Introductory Act to the Federal Act on Vocational Professional Education and Training (EG BBG) - Scope (EGBBG)

1. This Act regulates the implementation of federal legislation on vocational education and training.

1. For the application of this law, the location of the training establishment is fundamentally decisive.

2. Exceptions are determined by regulation.

1. Supervision of the enforcement of the law and the associated implementing provisions is the responsibility of the Office of Professional Regulation.

2. Unless otherwise stipulated, the Department of Education (hereinafter referred to as the Department) is responsible for enforcement.

1. The canton shall take measures to prepare individuals at the end of compulsory schooling for vocational basic education through post-school support measures.

1. The canton provides a needs-based offering of

a) vocational schools (Art. 22 Para. 1 BBG),

b) inter-company courses in collaboration with industry organizations (Art. 23 Para. 2 BBG),

c) vocational baccalaureate education (Art. 25 Para. 3 BBG),

d) career-oriented continuing education (Art. 31 BBG),

1. The canton assumes the costs of vocational education, subject to the receipt of federal contributions.

2. The canton assumes the costs

a) of inter-company courses, which are charged to the canton after deducting the contributions from the federal government, industry associations, and training companies;

b) of qualification procedures, insofar as they are charged to the canton;

c) of interim examinations, insofar as they are mandated by the canton;

d) of instructor courses, insofar as they are not covered by course fees;

e) for apprenticeship assessments;

f) for recognized events of career-oriented continuing education;

g) for higher vocational education.

3. The canton assumes the costs of the school of vocational maturity accompanying apprenticeship, insofar as they are charged to the canton after deducting the federal contributions.

4. The canton assumes the costs of the vocational baccalaureate school for professionals (BMB), insofar as they are not covered by contributions from the federal government and the host canton, as well as by tuition fees from the students. The tuition fee for students is determined by the cantonal commission.

5. For career, study, and development counseling for adults who have completed an initial training and have been employed for at least five years, the canton charges fees that cover the costs.

1. The canton may grant contributions

a) for buildings serving vocational education;

b) to organizations involved in vocational education and career, study, and career counseling.

2. The granting of contributions pursuant to paragraph 1, letter b of this Article, as well as any additional contributions under the framework of the Federal Act, shall be awarded by the Department.

1. Violations pursuant to Articles 62 and 63 of the BBG are prosecuted in accordance with the provisions of the Introductory Act to the Swiss Code of Criminal Procedure of April 26, 2009 (EG StPO).

2. Disciplinary measures are established by regulation.

1. The Grand Council shall issue the implementing provisions required for this law.

1. This law enters into force on August 1, 2004, following its adoption by the Landsgemeinde.