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.
Excursions and school trips
- One-day excursions: parents pay first, then reimbursement (application, confirmation of payment on the form by daycare or school)
- Multi-day school trips: costs are paid directly by the school or daycare center (application and letter to parents)
School supplies
Learning materials, e.g., pens, notebooks, calculators, compasses, etc.
- 150 euros per year
- At the beginning of the school year on August 1 (100 euros) and February 1 (50 euros)
School transportation
- If transportation costs are necessary and are not covered elsewhere, you will be reimbursed for these expenses.
- Usually from secondary level II onwards
Learning support
- You will receive support if this is the only way your child can achieve their learning goals.
- The school must confirm the need.
- There must be no comparable school programs available.
Lunch (in daycare, school, after-school care)
- If the respective provider offers such a meal, the parents' contribution is waived.
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 on the subject of education packages.
