Funding for School Social Work

This funding guideline is aimed at districts and independent cities in Saxony that are planning measures to strengthen school social work. The goal is to anchor youth welfare planning locally and to deploy qualified professionals in general education schools.

The funding focuses on school social work services at general education schools in Saxony. Both personnel and material expenses are supported to enable the deployment of qualified professionals and to provide the necessary infrastructure.

The program offers financial support in the form of non-repayable grants. The funding amount varies and takes into account the specifics of personnel deployment at public secondary schools. The exact amount of funding is determined based on a student-related key.

Funding for school social work in Saxony is tied to specific conditions that ensure its integration into local youth welfare planning and the full utilisation of already committed funds. Eligible applicants are districts and independent cities that adhere to certain thresholds for the funding amount and must submit a negative declaration to the approving authority.

The application process for funding school social work in the Free State of Saxony is organised on a calendar year basis. Districts and independent cities submit their applications on time with the required documents to secure the grants for the following year. Approval is at the discretion of the approving authority within the framework of available budget funds.

Funding for school social work in Saxony is based on a specific guideline from the Saxon State Ministry for Social Affairs and Social Cohesion, which defines the legal framework and objectives of the program. This guideline is in accordance with national social security codes and the Saxon Budget Code.