Grants for wage costs of school assistants according to the Tyrolean Participation Act

The funding program of the State of Tyrol supports public schools in creating barrier-free teaching structures by providing a subsidy for the wage costs of school assistant staff. The goal is to empower students with disabilities in regular school operations and to enable equal participation in inclusive learning. Through continuous application submissions, the measure promotes practical assistance services that go beyond the core pedagogical tasks of teachers. In this way, the program contributes to sustainably embedding inclusive educational processes and expanding equal opportunities within Tyrol’s educational landscape.

Eligible for funding are operators of schools that are not funded by the federal government. The focus is on the financial expenses for qualified assistants who support students with impairments in managing school demands. By providing individual support in everyday and instructional situations, learning in heterogeneous class groups is promoted. The flexible submission of applications ensures needs-based planning throughout the entire school year. With regard to inclusive education and participation, this funding instrument makes an important contribution to improving educational quality and equality in Tyrol.