The title "School government as a pillar of comprehensive education" examines the relevance of School Government in the current educational context, highlighting its crucial role in the formation of responsible and participatory citizens. The importance of School Government means its ability to promote democracy, autonomy and the feeling of loss among students, which contributes to a more comprehensive and holistic education. In this sense, the documentary review carried out analyzed the structure and functioning of School Government in educational institutions in general, identifying both its strengths and weaknesses. That is, based on the published academic literature to obtain a comprehensive and multifaceted vision of the topic, the main conclusions reveal that a well-structured and active School Government contributes significantly to the formation of more committed and responsible students. We identified various good practices that can be replicated and the need for continued capacity and strong institutional support to optimize the effectiveness of School Governance.