Die Deutschförderung fremdsprachiger Schulkinder gemäß österreichischem Schulorganisationsgesetz 2026
German language support for foreign-language schoolchildren according to the Austrian School Organization Act 2026 Summary 1. The amendment to Section 8h of the School Organization Act will very likely lead to poorer outcomes in German language support for students with a foreign language background, with detrimental consequences not only for their integration, development opportunities, and employability, but also for related broader societal developments. 2. Successful German language support for students with a foreign language background requires a greater commitment of personnel resources. Therefore, more sustainable funding of these resources will be necessary. This should be achieved by acknowledging the high level of responsibility and workload associated with the teaching profession through appropriate remuneration and by improving working conditions rather than increasing workloads. 3. A harmful "trial-and-error" approach to education policy should be urg...