Introductory Act to the Vocational Training Act (EG BBG) (EGBBG)

32 In addition to the Federal Act of December 13, 2002 on Subject

vocational education and training (Vocational Education and Training Act, VETA)12 and the Federal Act

of June 20, 2014 on continuing education and training (CETA)14, this Act

governs vocational basic education, higher vocational education, continuing

education and training, as well as career, study, and vocational guidance.

20 The Canton cooperates with the organizations of the world of work (OdA)

and other Cantons in the field of vocational education and training.

20 The Education Council

a. determines for which professions vocational schools provide

school-based education, and defines the catchment area of these

schools taking into account the needs of apprenticeship companies;

b. regulates the implementation of quality standards set by the Confederation

for basic vocational education and training, including vocational

preparatory years, as well as for cantonal higher vocational colleges;

c. approves the framework curricula for vocational preparatory years;

d. issues implementing provisions for vocational baccalaureate and

vocational school education.

Education Council

20 1 The Directorate within the meaning of this Act is the Directorate for vocational Directorate

training responsible to the Government Council.

2 The Directorate is responsible for

a. the supervision of basic vocational training, including vocational

preparation years, and of higher technical colleges, insofar as

they offer federally recognized courses of study,

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b. regulating the conduct of qualification procedures for basic vocational

training and their financing,

c. regulating the procedure for determining the equivalence of

non-formalized education according to Art. 17 para. 5 BBG,

d. the election of the members of the following commissions

1. commissions of the cantonal schools in the field of vocational

training,

2. examination commissions,

3. cantonal vocational baccalaureate commission,

4. commissions for the recognition of non-formalized education,

e. the other tasks assigned to the canton by the Vocational Training Act,

f. further tasks according to this Act.

3 When appointing the commissions according to para. 2 lit. d, the

organizations of the world of work shall be adequately considered.

Information and Data Protection of February 12, 20074 deviating retention periods

Set retention periods for personal data and special personal data in

a. Education and training certificates,

b. Theses/Dissertations.

26 1** The competent public bodies process data, including personal data and special categories of personal data, for the fulfilment of their tasks under this Act, concerning persons who, under this Act,

a. seek or undertake an education or further training, or

b. make use of counselling and support services.

**2** Data pursuant to para. 1 include, in particular, information on

a. performance assessments,

b. health,

c. disciplinary measures,

d. family and financial circumstances and living conditions.

**Processing of Personal Data**

**Reporting Obligations**

26 1 The cantonal authorities responsible for supervising the enforcement of the Labour Act of 13 March 196415 and the Accident Insurance Act of 20 March 198116 shall notify the Directorate if, with respect to a training company holding a cantonal training permit or an internship company

a. measures are taken to avert a danger to the life and health of employees or third parties;

b. measures have been taken or penal decisions have been issued due to violations of the Labour Act or the Accident Insurance Act, insofar as learners in basic vocational training are affected thereby.

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2 The competent cantonal authority shall notify the Directorate if it has withdrawn the permit from a training company holding a training permit or an internship company in accordance with §§ 5 or 7 of the Health Act of 2 April 2007º, or if said permit has expired for other reasons.

3 The Directorate shall notify the cantonal authorities in accordance with paras. 1 and 2 of the training and internship companies.

31 The canton may develop and promote vocational education and training and continuing education and training through its own offers, projects and services.

2nd Section: Vocational Education and Training

A. Preparation for vocational education and training

(Vocational Preparatory Year)

18 1 If a person at the end of compulsory schooling has individual educational deficits, they may be prepared for basic vocational education and training in a vocational preparation year in accordance with Art. 12 VET Act.

2 Vocational preparation years have one of the following focuses

a. Career orientation and career choice,

b. a specific vocational field,

c. Integration of young people with a foreign language background.

18 1 The municipalities shall ensure that school leavers residing therein are provided with a needs-based offer of vocational preparation years. They may offer these themselves or have them offered by third parties.

2 In special cases, the Canton may offer vocational preparation years itself or mandate third parties to do so by means of a performance agreement.

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Implementing law

18 1 The Education Council regulates for the vocational preparation years

a. Admission requirements,

b. Requirements for teachers,

c. Final assessment,

d. Quality development and assurance.

**2 The Directorate issues disciplinary regulations. As the most severe measures, these may provide for:**

a. Fines up to CHF 500,

b. Exclusion from the vocational preparation year in the event of a serious violation.

**Apprenticeship Promotion**

**B. Professional Practice**

20 1 The Directorate maintains a public register of training companies located in the Canton.

2 The Canton supports and promotes the willingness of employers to provide training by

a. advising training companies on administrative and legal matters,

b. informing employers and conducting public relations work.

3 It can promote the development of training company networks through advisory services and other measures.

4 If an imbalance as defined in Art. 13 VET Act becomes apparent or has occurred, it shall take additional temporary measures to promote apprenticeships.

Offer for Vocational Trainers

20 1 The Canton conducts training and continuing education courses for vocational trainers.

2 It may commission third parties to do so by means of a performance agreement.

General

C. Vocational School Instruction

20 1 The Canton operates vocational schools.

2 The Cantonal Council decides on the establishment or closure of

cantonal schools.

3 The Canton may commission third parties, by means of a service

agreement, with the operation of non-cantonal vocational schools

pursuant to § 21.

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4 The cantonal schools are managed autonomously by their organs

within the framework of the legal order.

20 1 Every cantonal vocational school is subject to the direct

supervision of its School Commission. The School Commission is the

supreme body of the school.

2 The term of office for the members of the Commission is four years.

Re-election is possible twice.

3 The term of office for the Chairwoman or Chairman of the School

Commission is four years. Re-election is possible twice. In

exceptional cases, the term of office may be extended.

25 4 The school management and representatives of the teaching staff and

of the learners participate in the meetings of the

School Commission in an advisory capacity.

5 The ordinance regulates the composition and procedure

of the School Commission.

6 The School Commission

a. defines the strategic objectives of the school,

b. submits a request to the Directorate for approval of the school regulations,

c. sets guidelines for the school's mission statement and adopts it,

d. decides on internal school decrees,

e. proposes to the Government Council the employment or dismissal of the

Rector and of the other members of the school management,

f. assesses the performance of the Rector and, in

collaboration with the Rector, the performance of the other

members of the school management,

g. decides on the employment and dismissal of teaching staff with

permanent employment contracts,

h. participates in the performance appraisal of teaching staff,

i. supervises quality assurance and promotes quality

development,

j. approves the performance agreement concluded with the school,

k. reviews the implementation of annual objectives and compliance with the

budget,

l. takes a position on new decrees in the field of vocational education and training.

Organs of the cantonal

schools

a. School

Commission

20 1 The school management is responsible for the pedagogical, personnel,

financial, and administrative leadership of the school and represents it

externally.

b. School Management

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c. Teachers'

Conferences

Teachers

2 The Rector and at least one Vice-Rector as deputy form the school

management. They receive appropriate teaching hour relief for their

work in school management.

3 The Government Council elects the Rector and the Vice-Rectors for a

term of office of four years. Re-election is possible twice. In special

cases, the term of office may be extended.

4 The school management

a. determines the internal school curricula and the organizational forms

for instruction,

b. assesses the performance of teachers with the participation of the

School Commission,

c. decides on the appointment and dismissal of teachers with fixed-term

appointments and of administrative and technical staff,

d. is responsible for quality assurance and development,

e. manages the financial affairs,

f. ensures personnel management and development,

g. submits proposals to the School Commission in matters according

to § 11 para. 5 lit. a, b, c, d, g, i and j,

h. fulfils other tasks assigned to the school.

20 1 The General Conference comprises the teaching staff on fixed-term or indefinite employment contracts, as well as a representation of the learners. The school regulations may provide for further conferences.

**2 The school regulations govern the composition, tasks, and procedures of the conferences, as well as the representation of the learners in the General Conference.**

**3 The General Conference takes a position on essential matters concerning vocational schools, especially regarding the appointment of the school management.**

**4 It elects the executive board, the chairperson, their deputy, and a representation of the teaching staff for the school commission.**

20 1 Indefinite employment of a teacher requires

that they have completed their education and that at the time of employment

the end of the employment relationship is not already determined.

2 Fixed-term employment is permissible for a maximum of six years.

3 In other respects, the provisions of cantonal personnel law apply.

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23 1 Revocation of Teaching Diploma

The Directorate may revoke a teaching diploma awarded in the Canton of Zurich if a teacher has repeatedly or seriously violated their professional duties or if their trustworthiness appears to be seriously impaired in another way, particularly due to a conviction for a custodial sentence or a monetary penalty following a felony or misdemeanor.

2 In the event of a conviction for a felony or misdemeanor against the sexual integrity of children or dependent persons, the teaching diploma shall be mandatorily revoked.

3 A teacher holding another recognized teaching diploma shall have their teaching authorization in the Canton of Zurich denied or revoked under the conditions of paragraphs 1 and 2, provided that the educational institution is subject to the supervision of the Canton.

4 Measures pursuant to paragraphs 1–3 may be ordered for a fixed term or an indefinite term. Fixed-term measures may be combined with conditions such as supervision, therapy, expert assessment, or behavioral instructions.

5 The Directorate shall report the denial or revocation of teaching authorization to the Swiss Conference of Cantonal Ministers of Education and to the body that issued the teaching diploma. It shall report the revocation of the teaching diploma to the Swiss Conference of Cantonal Ministers of Education.

28 If an administrative investigation is conducted, the Directorate may administrative

order provisional measures for teachers employed by the canton. investigation

20 1 Admission of Apprentices

A person is admitted to a vocational school if

a. the place of apprenticeship is located in the Canton of Zurich,

b. they are preparing to retake the final apprenticeship examination,

or

c. they are entitled to attend the school based on an intercantonal agreement.

2 Furthermore, the school may admit a person to a vocational school if the coverage of costs is ensured.

a. Admission

20 1 Learners may form an organization. Its statutes require the approval of the school management.

b. Organization

2 The right of learners to participate, in accordance with Art. 10 BBG, shall be exercised through this organization. The school regulations shall govern the details.

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a. School Year

b. School Location

c. Hospital Schools

d. 30 Reassignment

Disciplinary Regulations

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20 The school year is divided into two semesters. These generally comprise 20 school weeks each.

20 1 Learners generally attend the vocational school located within the catchment area of their training workplace.

**2 In the case of training company networks, the school location is determined by the registered office of the lead organization.**

29 1 Hospitals and clinics designated by the Directorate in the sense of health legislation may offer instruction to apprentices in vocational education and training.

2 The Directorate shall regulate the supervision of hospital schools in an ordinance.

20 1 Vocational schools that are overbooked or have vacant training places balance their capacity by reassigning learners. If the schools cannot agree, the Directorate makes the decision.

2 The Directorate decides on reassignment requests from learners and training companies.

3 The Ordinance regulates the reassignment procedure.

20 The Board of Directors shall issue disciplinary regulations. The most severe measures these regulations may provide for are

a. Fines up to CHF 500,

b. Expulsion from the school and termination of the apprenticeship contract by the Board of Directors in the event of a serious violation.

20 1 Non-cantonal vocational schools shall designate the governing body responsible to the Directorate, as well as the supervisory body independent of operational management.

2 The duties and powers of the school bodies and the school operations shall be set out in school regulations. These require the approval of the Directorate.

3 The staff of non-cantonal vocational schools shall be subject to cantonal personnel law, provided that the canton bears the costs of staff expenditure.

4 The disciplinary law applicable to cantonal vocational schools shall apply.

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Reporting obligations of the criminal authorities

28 1 The notification in accordance with § 55b of the Personnel Act of

September 27, 1998, shall be made by the criminal prosecution authorities and courts

additionally to the Directorate responsible for education.

2 They shall notify the Directorate of the order of pre-trial detention.

a. cantonal

educational

institutions

28 1 If teachers at non-cantonal educational institutions commissioned by the Canton via a performance or training agreement are accused of a crime or misdemeanor that could potentially impact the school, particularly the trustworthiness of the teacher or school principal, the following reporting obligations to the Directorate apply

a. The educational institution shall report the initiation and conclusion of criminal investigations, the ordering of pre-trial detention, and criminal convictions.

b. The criminal prosecution authorities shall report the initiation and conclusion of criminal investigations.

c. The courts shall report the ordering of pre-trial detention and final criminal judgments.

2 Following a notification in accordance with § 21a or subsection 1, the Directorate shall examine the necessity of ordering personnel law measures and shall communicate the result of its examination to the educational institution.

D. Other Forms of Vocational Education and Training and Vocational Baccalaureate

b. Educational

institutions with

performance

agreements

20 1 The Canton may operate full-time schools for basic vocational School-based

education and training workshops.

organised

basic vocational

education and

training

a. Schools

2 The Cantonal Council decides by means of a resolution subject to and training

referendum on the establishment or abolition of cantonal full-time workshops

schools and training workshops. The provisions for cantonal vocational

schools apply mutatis mutandis, unless the Ordinance stipulates

otherwise.

3 The Canton may commission third parties, by means of a service

agreement, to operate non-cantonal schools and training workshops.

The provisions for non-cantonal vocational schools apply mutatis

mutandis.

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b. Private

providers of

basic vocational

education and

training

Inter-company

courses

Vocational baccalaureate

20 1 Private individuals may prepare learners with school-organized

basic vocational training offers for the qualification procedure leading to

the Federal VET Diploma or Federal VET Certificate. They

require a permit from the Directorate for this purpose.

2 The permit shall be granted if

a. the federal legal requirements are met, in particular

the requirements for vocational training professionals and the

educational offer,

b. participation in the qualification procedure according to Articles 33 and 34

of the VET Act is ensured.

3 The Directorate may oblige providers to make a reasonable

number of vocational training professionals available for participation

in the qualification procedure. If providers fail to comply, the Directorate may levy

substitute fees corresponding to one and a half times the costs for the employment

of experts.

20 1 The organisations of the world of work offer inter-company

courses and comparable third places of learning according to Art. 23 para. 2

VET Act. They are entitled to financial support according to § 36.

The Directorate may additionally support them in other ways.

2 Providers of vocational practical training bear the

costs remaining after deduction of federal and cantonal contributions.

20 1 The Canton offers vocational baccalaureate instruction at vocational baccalaureate schools, vocational colleges, or secondary schools.

2 The Cantonal Council decides on the establishment or abolition of cantonal vocational baccalaureate schools. The provisions concerning cantonal vocational colleges apply mutatis mutandis to them, unless the ordinance stipulates otherwise.

3 The Canton may commission third parties, by means of a performance agreement, to offer vocational baccalaureate instruction. The provisions concerning non-cantonal vocational colleges apply mutatis mutandis.

E. Qualification Procedure

Competence

20 1 The qualification procedures according to Art. 33 and 34

BBG are carried out by the Canton. In special cases, the Directorate

may commission third parties to do so by means of a performance agreement.

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2 Commissions that examine vocational education and training in

professional practice or vocational school education are appointed on a

parity basis by the employee and employer sides.

F. Vocational Training Fund

22 1 In addition to Art. 60 VET Act, the canton shall establish a fundamental, cross-sectoral vocational education and training fund.

2 The fund aims to

a. reduce the costs of vocational education and training incurred by individual training companies by involving all companies in the canton;

b. support companies that train apprentices;

c. promote the establishment of sector-specific funds in accordance with Art. 60 VET Act;

d. promote innovative measures in the field of basic vocational education and training.

22 1 Contributions from the Fund shall be made to

a. Measures for the preservation and promotion of the willingness of

companies and sectors to provide training,

b. Expenses incurred by apprenticeship companies for the qualification

procedure pursuant to Art. 33 et seq. VET Act,

c. Inter-company courses and comparable third-party learning venues

according to

22 1 The fund shall be established up to a maximum amount of 20 million Swiss Francs, financed by annual contributions from employers subject to the Family Allowances Act of 8 June 195810, as well as from farmers who employ agricultural workers.

2 The contribution of an employer or a farmer shall not exceed one per mille of the total AHV-liable payroll disbursed by them. The Cantonal Council shall determine the contribution rate.

3 Businesses that train apprentices under this Act or contribute to a sector-specific fund in accordance with Art. 60 VET Act are exempt from the obligation to contribute.

4 Contributions shall be collected by the family allowance funds recognised by the canton and by the cantonal family equalisation fund.

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22 1 The Government Council elects a Vocational Training Commis-

sion of nine members for a term of office of four years. Re-election

is possible twice. The election requires the approval of

the Cantonal Council.

2 The Vocational Training Commission includes representatives of the organisations

of the world of work and one representative each of the Education Council

and the Directorate.

3 The Vocational Training Commission decides on the use

of funds.

22 1 The employers liable for contributions according to § 26c shall

provide the enforcement authority with the necessary information. In particular, they shall disclose

a. the required information about their family compensation fund,

b. the amount of wages subject to AHV contributions,

c. the contributions paid to a sector-specific fund according to Art. 60

BBG.

2 If the contribution to the vocational training fund cannot be determined due to a lack of complete documentation, the enforcement authority shall make an assessment based on its dutiful discretion.

3 Anyone who intentionally causes a contribution assessment to be unduly omitted or a legally binding collection of contributions to be incomplete shall be punished with a fine up to twice the amount of the obligatory contribution.

Section 3: Higher Vocational Education

A. Federal Professional Examinations and Advanced Federal Professional Examinations

20 The canton shall ensure a needs-based offering of preparatory courses for the federal professional examination and the federal higher professional examination. It may mandate third parties, through a service agreement, to offer such courses.

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20 1 The Canton may operate universities of applied sciences.

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**2 The Cantonal Council decides on the establishment or abolition**

**of the cantonal universities of applied sciences. These are managed**

**autonomously by their organs within the framework of the legal order.**

**3 The Canton may commission third parties by means of a performance agreement**

**to operate federally recognized courses of study or parts thereof, as well as**

**postgraduate courses, if**

**a. there is a particular public interest therein, notably if the**

**educational offerings meet a need of the world of work**

**and are of long-term benefit,**

**b. the offerings would otherwise not be sufficiently provided.**

20 1 The bodies of the cantonal tertiary professional education institutions are

a. Specialized School Commission,

b. School Management,

c. Conventions of Teaching Staff,

d. Commission for the admission, promotion and qualification

procedure.

2 If cantonal vocational schools offer courses of study at the level of

tertiary professional education institutions, the tasks of the bodies according to

para. 1 shall be performed by the corresponding bodies of the vocational school.

3 For the bodies, the teaching staff, and the students, the corresponding

provisions regarding cantonal vocational schools shall apply mutatis mutandis.

**Offer**

**Organisation**

20 1 The Cantonal Government may impose admission restrictions if Admission

this is necessary to ensure the proper operation of studies. restrictions

2 In the case of admission restrictions, the suitability of prospective

students is generally decisive. Suitability assessments may be

delegated to third parties.

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Section 4: Continuing Education

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Vocational

Continuing Education

General

Continuing Education

Basic

Competencies

Measures

Career Counseling

Municipal

Contributions

20 1 The canton offers vocational continuing education and training.

**2 It may provide financial support for third-party offers by means of a performance agreement, if**

**a. there is a particular public interest in them, namely if the educational offers meet a need of the working world and are of long-term benefit, and**

**b. the courses would otherwise not be sufficiently offered.**

27 1 The Canton may operate general further education

programs.

2 33

3 33

31 1 The Canton may run courses for the acquisition and maintenance of

basic skills for adults in accordance with Article 13 of the WeBiG.

2 It may provide financial support for courses offered by third parties. For this purpose, it concludes performance agreements.

32 The Canton may take or support measures to promote the utilisation

of continuing education offers in accordance with §§ 31 and 32, as well

as offers for acquiring and maintaining basic skills for adults in accordance

with § 32a.

5. Section: Vocational, Study and Career Counselling

20 1 The Canton provides vocational, study, and career guidance in accordance with Arts. 49–51 of the VET Act. The City of Zurich may offer these services itself for its territory.

2 The Canton ensures a needs-based regional offer of guidance and information.

24 1 The municipalities bear 40% of the canton's costs for the provision of vocational, study, and career counseling in accordance with § 34. The City of Zurich is exempt, provided and to the extent that it independently provides these services on the basis of a performance agreement.

2 The apportionment of the municipal share in accordance with para. 1 among the municipalities is based on the population figures of the age group from 15 to 30 years.

3 The ordinance regulates the details of the calculation of municipal contributions and the procedure.

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24 1 The Canton shall pay the City of Zurich a cost share when the City

Independent Cost Share for the City of Zurich

of Zurich independently fulfills the tasks according to § 34.

2 The basis for calculating the fulfillment of tasks according to

21 1 The Directorate concludes performance agreements in accordance with the content of this Act. These regulate

a. Type and scope of the third party's service,

b. Any financial contributions from the learners,

c. Any regulations concerning the organization and operation of the third

party,

d. Type and scope of the canton's services, particularly the

amount of state contributions,

e. Quality assurance and quality development,

f. Supervision by the canton.

2 The Ordinance regulates the procedure.

B. Cost Shares and Subsidies 32

32 1 Contribution to costs

The canton contributes 100% of the uncovered eligible expenses for vocational school and vocational baccalaureate instruction carried out on its behalf.

2 Including federal contributions, the canton contributes up to 75% of the eligible expenses for

a. the expert individual support of apprentices in the two-year basic vocational training in accordance with Art. 18 para. 2 VET Act,

b. vocational preparation years in accordance with § 6,

c. school-organised basic vocational training at full-time schools or training workshops in accordance with § 22 para. 3,

d. inter-company courses and comparable third learning venues in accordance with

29 1 The Canton bears the teaching costs for hospital schools in accordance with § 18a for learners in vocational basic education if

a. their place of apprenticeship is located in the Canton of Zurich or

b. they are domiciled in the Canton of Zurich and

1. are completing a school-organised basic education in accordance with § 22 or

2. are completing a school-organised basic education outside the Canton and the Canton covers the costs thereof.

2 It bears the teaching costs in the event of a hospital or clinic stay of at least four weeks, as a rule, for six months from admission.

3 The Directorate pays cost contributions up to the full amount of the eligible costs.

4 The Ordinance regulates

a. the eligible costs,

b. invoicing to other Cantons,

c. the accounting and reporting obligations of hospitals and clinics.

Subsidies

1 The Canton may grant subsidies of up to 75% of the eligible

expenditures for:21

a. preparatory courses for the federal professional examinations

and the federal advanced professional examinations in accordance with § 27,

b. courses of study at higher vocational schools and postgraduate studies

in accordance with § 28,

c.27 job-oriented continuing education in accordance with § 31 para. 2 as well as measures

in accordance with § 33,

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d. offers, projects and services for the development and

promotion of vocational education and training and for further educational measures,

e. organisations and institutions for the intercantonal coordination

of vocational education and training.

2 If the remaining deficit for educational offers in accordance with § 36 para. 2 lit. b and c, after the payment of cost shares, exceeds the

reasonable own contribution of the educational provider, the Canton may

partially or fully assume the deficit if there is a

special public interest in the offer.20

3 The Canton may grant subsidies of up to 100% of the eligible

expenditures for31

a. offers for the acquisition and maintenance of basic skills for adults

in accordance with § 32a para. 2,

b. measures by third parties to promote the utilisation of offers

for the acquisition and maintenance of basic skills for adults

in accordance with § 33.

21 1 The Government Council may in special cases decide on investment contributions for construction measures at non-cantonal schools, particularly when a dedication of purpose pursuant to para. 2 already exists due to previously made investment contributions.

2 If the Canton contributes significantly to the investment costs, this shall be subject to the condition that the building or facility is used for its intended purpose, as a rule, for 25 years.

21 If individuals attend educational programs offered outside the canton, the canton may, under the following conditions, grant contributions

a. for school-based basic vocational education and training, if the learners have their domicile for scholarship purposes in the canton,

b. for educational programs preparing for the vocational baccalaureate after acquiring the Federal VET Diploma, if the learners have their domicile for scholarship purposes in the canton,

c. for other basic vocational education and training programs, if the learners' training location is within the canton,

d. for higher vocational education, if the learners have their domicile for scholarship purposes in the canton.

Contributions for

out-of-canton

educational

programs

20 training institutions that request state contributions, procedures

grant insight into accounting. The Canton may issue guidelines

on cost accounting.

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Principle

21 1 Unless federal legislation on vocational education and training or intercantonal agreements provide for exemption from fees, the Canton and third parties commissioned by it shall levy fees for admission, recognition, authorisation and qualification procedures, for procedures for determining the equivalence of non-formalised education, and for the issuing of certificates and diplomas.

2 The Government Council shall issue a schedule of fees. If no special rates are stipulated, the fee shall be determined by the time spent and the costs incurred.

3 The costs for personal teaching materials, for instructional materials, as well as for study weeks, excursions, and personal certificates shall be borne by the learners.

4 Material costs and room rentals incurred for examinations for the acquisition of the Federal VET Diploma, the Federal VET Certificate, and the Federal Vocational Baccalaureate Certificate may be charged to the providers of education in professional practice (Art. 39 VETVO13).

5 A fee may be levied for unjustified absence from or withdrawal from examinations pursuant to para. 4.

21 1 Fees for services provided by vocational, academic, and career

counselling range from CHF 50 to 300 per hour for advice

and the administration of tests. The Ordinance regulates the

exceptions.

2 Counselling for persons up to the age of 20 years inclusive,

as well as self-information in career information centers, are

free of charge.

Fees for

Vocational,

Academic, and

Career

Counselling

32 1 The Canton and third parties shall levy tuition fees or course fees for the following

training programs offered by the Canton or on its behalf

a. Programs for vocational trainers in accordance with § 9,

b. Programs of higher vocational education in accordance with §§ 27 and 28,

c. Continuing education programs in accordance with §§ 31–32a.

2 The tuition fees and course fees for the programs in accordance with subsection 1

shall be determined based on the semester lessons to be provided. They shall be

set as follows

a. CHF 140 to 800 per semester lesson for courses and training programs that lead

to a recognized qualification in accordance with the Vocational Education and

Training Act,

b. CHF 240 to 1000 per semester lesson for courses that cause special investment

or personnel costs, particularly when using IT equipment or when multiple

teachers are employed simultaneously,

c. CHF 140 to 400 per semester lesson for persons preparing for the final

apprenticeship examination who are neither in an apprenticeship nor repeating

students,

d. up to CHF 200 per semester lesson for courses for the acquisition and

maintenance of basic adult competencies,

e. CHF 180 to 600 per semester lesson for all other courses.

3 The school administration may, upon request, wholly or partially waive the

tuition fees or course fees in cases of hardship.

4 If there is a special public interest in an educational program, the collection of

tuition fees or course fees may be wholly or partially waived. A special public

interest exists, in particular, for programs that serve the integration of individuals

into the professional and working world and society, or that are of significant social

importance for other reasons.

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18 1 For vocational preparation years in accordance with § 5, the municipalities, the canton, or third parties mandated by the canton, shall levy school fees from learners attending vocational preparation years or their parents, not exceeding CHF 1500 per semester. In cases of hardship, they may, upon request, waive the school fees in whole or in part.

2 No school fees shall be levied for learners who fulfill their last year of compulsory schooling by attending a vocational preparation year.

3 The Government Council shall issue a fee schedule.

D. Building entitlement of the municipality

20 1 If the Canton has taken over a municipal building according to the Law on the Return of Buildings used for Vocational Schools of December 2, 1984, and the building is no longer needed for vocational school education, the municipality may demand its return. The claim for return expires 100 years after the Canton took over the building.

2 The municipality must reimburse the compensation it received for the takeover and pay for the value-enhancing investments made by the Canton.

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Section 7: Administration of Justice

Objection

Appeal

Criminal judgments

Repeal of existing law

Amendment of existing law

20 Against qualification decisions concerning vocational education

and training, including the vocational baccalaureate, an objection can be lodged with the examining body.

20 1** Decisions on objections under § 46 and decisions of the bodies of

a. cantonal schools,

b.18 communal schools offering vocational preparation years in accordance with § 6,

c. non-cantonal schools, insofar as public law is concerned,

are subject to appeal to the Directorate.

**2** If the appeal is directed against a decision on an objection under

a.20 Introductory Act to the Federal Act on Vocational Education and Training

of June 21, 1987,

b.19, 21 Act on the Sponsorship of Vocational Schools of December 2, 1984.

imposes a penalty, it reports this to the Directorate.

8. Section: Final Provisions

a. State Contributions Act of April 1, 19903: . . .17

b. Administrative Justice Act of May 24, 19595: . . .17

c. Law on the Employment Relationship of State Personnel of

September 27, 19986: . . .17

d.18 Primary School Act of February 7, 20057: . . .17

e.18 Law on Domestic Science Further Education of September

f. 28, 19868: . . .17

Youth Welfare Act of June 14, 198111: . . .17

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EG BBG 413.31

Introductory Law to the Federal Act on Vocational Education and Training dated

dated 21 June 1987, remain in force, unless they were pronounced subject to the new law.

1 OS 64, 195.

2 ABI 2006, 1153.

3 LS 132.2.

4 LS 170.4.

5 LS 175.2.

6 LS 177.10.

7 LS 412.100.

8 LS 413.41.

9 LS 810.1.

10 LS 836.1; today: Introductory Law to the Federal Act on Family Allowances

(IL FamZA) of 19 January 2009.

11 LS 852.1.

12 SR 412.10.

13 SR 412.101.

14 SR 419.1.

15 SR 822.11.

16 SR 832.20.

17 Text see OS 64, 195.

18 Entry into force: 1 April 2009.

19 Partial entry into force on 16 August 2009 (OS 64, 389): Repeal of §§ 1 and

8-15 of the Law on the Sponsorship of Vocational Schools.

20 Entry into force: 17 August 2009 (OS 64, 389).

21 Entry into force: 1 January 2011 (OS 65, 912).

22 Entry into force: 1 January 2011 (OS 66, 1).

23 Inserted by Law on Administrative Measures for Teachers in

Primary Schools and Secondary and Vocational Schools of 16 May 2011

(OS 66, 586; ABI 2010, 2980). In force since 1 January 2012.

24 Inserted by Child and Youth Welfare Act of 14 March 2011 (OS 66,

991; ABI 2010, 17). In force since 1 January 2012.

25 Inserted by Law of 3 February 2014 (OS 69, 309; AB1 2013-07-05). In force

since 1 August 2014.

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26 Inserted by Law on the Adaptation of Legislation in the Area of the Education

Directorate to the Law on Information and Data Protection of

24 August 2015 (OS 71, 9; ABI 2014-11-14). In force since 1 January 2017 (OS

71, 463; ABI 2016-10-14).

27 Version according to Law of 23 January 2017 (OS 72, 383; ABI 2016-07-08). In force

since 1 August 2017.

28 Inserted by Law on Administrative Investigations of 22 February 2021

(OS 76, 447; ABI 2018-07-20). In force since 1 January 2022.

29 Inserted by Law on Hospital Schools at Secondary Level II of 2 September

2019 (OS 76, 564; ABI 2018-07-13). In force since 1 January 2022.

30 Version according to Law on Hospital Schools at Secondary Level II of 2 September

2019 (OS 76, 564; ABI 2018-07-13). In force since 1 January 2022.

31 Inserted by Law of 13 November 2023 (OS 79, 193; ABI 2022-03-11). In

force since 1 August 2024.

32 Version according to Law of 13 November 2023 (OS 79, 193; ABI 2022-03-11). In

force since 1 August 2024.

33 Repealed by Law of 13 November 2023 (OS 79, 193; ABI 2022-03-11). In

force since 1 August 2024.

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