Special educational needs
Legal finding that a child needs special educational support. Each federal state regulates for itself who decides on the place of learning and what is needed; as an example, Art. 41 BayEUG applies.
- Also called
- need for support
Pupils of compulsory school age with special educational needs fulfil their compulsory schooling in Bavaria by attending the general school or the special school (Förderschule). The special school is accessible if special educational support is necessary. After counselling, the persons with parental responsibility choose the place of learning; admission to a special school requires a special educational expert report. [1] School law is state law: other federal states have different rules. In detail: Special educational needs in Bavaria. To be distinguished from disadvantage compensation.
Sources and literature
- Art. 41 BayEUG – Schulpflicht bei sonderpädagogischem Förderbedarf oder längerfristiger Erkrankung (Abs. 1–10), Text gilt ab 02.10.2026. https://www.gesetze-bayern.de/Content/Document/BayEUG-41
In detail: Special educational needs: place of learning, assessment and support plan (example Bavaria)
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