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Ludwig makes all-day school in Vienna free

Vienna. Michael Ludwig had given a speech to over 100 entrepreneurs and politicians for more than an hour when he let the cat out of the bag: “More than ten years ago we introduced the free kindergarten – as the only federal state to date. Now it is time to continue on this path consistently. We make all entangled all-day schools in Vienna completely free of charge, including meals. The all-day offer will grow by ten new free locations every year. ”

The reaction: thunderous cheers and a murmur. “Michael Häupl once achieved his greatest victory with the free kindergarten. Now Ludwig will do something similar. “

The coup. But also amazement, for example with Jürgen Czernohorszky, City Councilor for Education. He had learned of this so shortly before this announcement that he had not yet been able to present a cost calculation. On stage, Ludwig calmed down in advance: “We financed this.” He had clarified the free financial capacities all alone with Peter Hanke, City Councilor for Finance.

The costs. In any case, the first calculations by AUSTRIA show that you will be in the double-digit million range. Currently, 17,000 compulsory pupils in 57 elementary schools and six secondary schools with entrenched all-day tuition would benefit from it. A third of the children are already paying nothing, the full price is 180 euros per month – the bottom line is that the costs will be between 15 and 20 million euros per year.


And according to experts, bring a lot of benefits for education. Parents, grandparents and entire families should honor that when Ludwig’s bill works ….

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