Children, adolescents, and young adults from families receiving citizen's income, social assistance, basic income support, child allowance, housing allowance, or benefits under § 2 or 3 of the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act (AsylbLG) are entitled to benefits for education and participation in social and cultural life in the community. The school authority is responsible for the two benefit areas of "school transportation" and "lunch in Mainz schools."
What are school transportation costs? Under certain conditions stipulated
by school law, students are reimbursed for the cost of their ticket if this is necessary for them to attend school. Please inform the responsible contact person in good time which benefits from the education and participation package you would like to take advantage of so that your children can benefit from the full range of benefits.
Field Trips and School Trips
- One-day field trips: Parents pay first, then get reimbursed (application, confirmation of payment on the form by the daycare center or school)
- Multi-day school trips: Costs are paid directly by the school or daycare center (application and letter to parents)
School supplies
School supplies, e.g., pens, notebooks, calculators, compasses, etc.
- 150 euros per year
- At the start of the school year on August 1 (100 euros) and on February 1 (50 euros)
School transportation
- If transportation costs are necessary and not otherwise covered, you will be reimbursed for these expenses.
- Generally starting in upper secondary school
Learning support
- You will receive support if this is the only way your child can achieve the learning objectives.
- The school must confirm the need.
- No comparable educational programs may be available.
Lunch (at daycare, school, after-school care)
- If the respective provider offers such a meal, parents do not have to pay the co-payment.
Participation (culture, sports, leisure)
- e.g., sports club or music school: We cover up to 15 euros per month.
The Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs’ citizen hotline provides information to associations, clubs, schools, teachers, and citizens regarding the education package.
