The present work consists of an essay with the objective of discussing the possible applications of the concept of Political Refraction (SANTOS, 2012) to the analysis of Legislation and Educational Policy. To this end, we seek to apply this concept to the analysis of the foundations of the Brazilian legal system (taken in its mediation with Politics) with regard to Educational Legislation. Thus, we tried to develop an essay in which the two pillars of the Brazilian Educational Legislation were examined: the Federal Constitution of 1988 and the Law of Guidelines and Bases of National Education in view of the (diffuse) notion of Democratic Management present in this sector of the legal system. national. At the end of this essay we are able to unravel some of the multiple interfaces between Politics and Education regarding this crucial aspect of Educational Management (of schools and education systems) in Brazil.
