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Private primary and secondary schools approved by the school authorities receive state funding upon application by the school authority. Flat-rate grants are awarded for the necessary school expenses.
This form can be submitted electronically (e.g. via a secure contact form using your user account with login via the electronic ID function or the ELSTER certificate) or handwritten and signed in paper form to the responsible authority.
The state subsidies are intended to support private providers in financing school expenses.
Private primary and secondary schools that are operated by a legal entity under public or private law and operate on a non-profit basis are granted benefits for school expenses.
For each school year, the school authorities receive a lump-sum grant per pupil and school year for the necessary school expenses.
A two-year waiting period applies (exception: church schools).
School authorities of private alternative schools are eligible to apply.
Among other things:
The Bavarian State Office for Schools is responsible for processing the lump-sum payments for necessary school expenses.
Alternative schools may only be established and operated with state approval. The application for approval must be submitted with all necessary documents to the school supervisory authority at least four months before the start of the school year (for further information, see "Related topics"). If you intend to establish a school or apply for state funding, please contact your local government as early as possible to avoid errors or deficiencies in the application process.
Private primary and secondary schools whose educational objectives correspond to public schools existing or planned in the Free State of Bavaria must be approved by the responsible government. The government must also approve significant changes.
Private primary and secondary schools approved by the school authorities can receive special subsidies for the transportation of pupils with proven severe disabilities.
Private primary and secondary schools approved by the school authorities can receive grants for building measures.
Private primary and secondary schools approved by the school authorities receive state funding upon application by the school authority. Flat-rate grants are awarded for the necessary staff costs.