According to the Appropriate Education Act, schools must realize appropriate education in the most efficient and effective way possible for all students who need extra support. Under this law, schools are responsible for finding a suitable place for these students, the so-called duty of care. The appropriate education duty of care has 3 goals:
- clearly assigning responsibilities;
- relieve parents;
- prevent staying at home.
The school is responsible to find a suitable place within 6 weeks in consultation with the parents or guardians. This period can be extended once by 4 weeks.
A suitable place could be:
- the own school;
- another regular school if the school of choice cannot provide the necessary assistance;
- a school for special primary education;
- a school for special education;
- or other special provision.
