Article 42 Act on Schools and Education (Education Act) (Bildungsgesetz) - Violation of School Obligations

1. Any person who intentionally or negligently hinders a child from fulfilling their compulsory education by

a) keeping the child from attending school without authorization,

b) not sending the child to the school or class to which they are assigned,

c) having the child taught in an unauthorized private school,

shall be punished with a fine ranging from 100 Swiss Francs to 5,000 Swiss Francs.

2. In minor cases, a punishment may be waived and a warning issued.

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