The Work Environment Act includes provisions concerning obligations for employers and others with protection responsibility applicable in a workplace. Schools are workplaces where both the staff and
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The prohibition of discrimination in the Discrimination Act is valid within all areas of society in principle, and the educational sphere is no exception. Functional impairment and lack of
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We allocate grants to facilitate and develop various forms of study, so that they suit all irrespective of disability. We also evaluate and give feedback on the effects of grants paid out to the
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For more information about the education structure in Sweden compared to other countries (Page 20-21 in this report). (PDF-dokument, 2 kB) Other websites in english Ministry of Education and
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In Sweden, there is no legal definition of special educational needs (SEN). Education follows the principle of 'a school for all' and the focus is on what kind of support the student needs – access
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At the National Agency for Special Needs Education and Schools (SPSM in Swedish), we work to ensure that children, young people and adults – regardless of functional ability – have adequate
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Different steering documents regulates different activities. Regulations Education Act The Education Act, adopted by the Riksdag, regulates compulsory schools and other school forms. Special
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Pupils in need of special support have the right to specialist provision. Special support shall be given to pupils who have difficulties in completing their education successfully. If a pupil needs
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The Language Act states that "The public sector has a particular responsibility for protecting and promoting Swedish sign language." This entails a particular responsibility to work actively to
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State special needs schools in Sweden – of which there are both regional and national – receive pupils who need an alternative to regular primary school. It is the parents who apply for their
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