Hallwang: Suspected illegal school
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The suspicion of an illegal private school has become known in Hallwang (Flachgau). An association is supposed to teach children who are supposed to be taught by their parents together, so the allegation. It is just a social meeting place for children, the association contradicts.
If children are withdrawn from school, when they can be homeschooled by their parents. A union of several parents for a common lesson is not right. But that is exactly what happened in Hallwang, says Education Councilor Daniela Gutschi (ÖVP).
“There is a suspicion in the room that ten children who are cared for in the parish hall are also being taught. This would mean that it is a private school, which would then have to be forbidden. “
Education Directorate checks on site
The situation is now being checked by the education directorate on site, only then will the authority make a decision. The “Glückskäfer” association, which provides childcare, is not a private school, replies its director, Caroline Haas-Richter.
“We are an association and offer the children a kind of games group. You can meet at our place and we will create a program for you – for example we will go to the forest or a farm, play games or sing with you. The children come to us so that they can have social contacts in a group and not just be at home with their parents. But we don’t do any lessons, ”says Haas-Richter.
The decision should be made soon
A decision on the status of care in Hallwang should be made next week, according to the state.