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Art. 62

School education22*

1

The Cantons are responsible for the system of school education.

2

They shall ensure the provision of an adequate basic education that is available to all children. Basic education is mandatory and is managed or supervised by the state. At state schools it is free of charge.23

3

The Cantons shall ensure that adequate special needs education is provided to all children and young people with disabilities up to the age of 20.24

4

Where harmonisation of school education is not achieved by means of coordination in the areas of school entry age and compulsory school attendance, the duration and objectives of levels of education, and the transition for one level to another, as well as the recognition of qualifications, the Confederation shall issue regulations to achieve such harmonisation.25

5

The Confederation shall regulate the start of the school year.26

6

The Cantons shall participate in the drafting of federal legislation on school education that affects cantonal responsibilities, and special account shall be taken of their opinions.27

  1. 22 * With transitional provision.
  2. 23 Adopted by the popular vote on 21 May 2006, in force since 21 May 2006 (FedD of 16 Dec. 2005, FCD of 27 July 2006; AS 2006 3033; BBl 2005 5479 5547 7273, 2006 6725).
  3. 24 Adopted by the popular vote on 28 Nov. 2004, in force since 1 Jan. 2008 (FCD of 3 Oct 2003, FCD of 26 Jan. 2005, FCD of 7 Nov. 2007; AS 20075765; BBl 2002 2291, 2003 6591, 2005951).
  4. 25 Adopted by the popular vote on 21 May 2006, in force since 21 May 2006 (FedD of 16 Dec. 2005, FCD of 27 July 2006; AS 2006 3033; BBl 2005 5479 5547 7273, 2006 6725).
  5. 26 Adopted by the popular vote on 21 May 2006, in force since 21 May 2006 (FedD of 16 Dec. 2005, FCD of 27 July 2006; AS 2006 3033; BBl 2005 5479 5547 7273, 2006 6725).
  6. 27 Adopted by the popular vote on 21 May 2006, in force since 21 May 2006 (FedD of 16 Dec. 2005, FCD of 27 July 2006; AS 2006 3033; BBl 2005 5479 5547 7273, 2006 6725).
Legal act context
SR 101 · Cst. · Federal Constitution · Federal Constitution of 18 April 1999 of the Swiss Confederation
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Title 3 Confederation, Cantons and Communes Chapter 2 Powers Section 3 Education, Research and Culture
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2024-03-03

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