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deviate from these standards, the school must be able to document that the environment
nevertheless has a satisfactory effect on the health, well-being and learning of the pupils.
All pupils are entitled to a workplace adapted to their needs. The school shall be equipped
to provide for the needs of the pupils at the school who have disabilities.
If a pupil or parent, or one of the councils or committees at the school where such are
represented, requests measures to correct physical environmental conditions, the school
shall as soon as possible consider the matter in accordance with the provisions
concerning individual decisions laid down in the Public Administration Act. If the school
has not made a decision in the matter within a reasonable time, an appeal may
nevertheless be brought pursuant to the provisions of the Public Administration Act as if
an individual decision had been made.
Added by Act of 20 Dec 2002 no. 112 (in force 1 April 2003, pursuant to the Decree of 20 Dec 2002 no.
1735).
Section 9a-3. The psychosocial environment
The school shall make active and systematic efforts to promote a good psychosocial
environment, where individual pupils can experience security and social belonging.
If any school employee learns or suspects that a pupil is being subjected to offensive
language or acts such as bullying, discrimination, violence or racism, he or she shall
investigate the matter as soon as possible and notify the school leaders and, if necessary
and possible, intervene directly.
If a pupil or parent requests measures concerning the psychosocial environment, including
measures against offensive behaviour such as bullying, discrimination, violence or racism,
the school shall as soon as possible deal with the matter pursuant to the provisions
concerning individual decisions laid down in the Public Administration Act. If the school
has not assessed the matter within a reasonable time, an appeal may nevertheless be
brought pursuant to the provisions of the Public Administration Act as if an individual
decision had been made.
Added by Act of 20 Dec 2002 no. 112 (in force 1 April 2003, pursuant to the Decree of 20 Dec 2002 no.
1735).
Section 9a-4. Systematic efforts to promote the health, environment and safety of the
pupils (internal control)
The school shall actively make continuous and systematic efforts to promote the health,
environment and safety of the pupils in order to meet the requirements laid down in or
pursuant to this chapter. The school management is responsible for the day-to-day
implementation of this. Such efforts shall apply to both the physical and the psychosocial
environment.
Added by Act of 20 Dec 2002 no. 112 (in force 1 April 2003, pursuant to the Decree of 20 Dec 2002 no.
1735).
Section 9a-5. Pupil participation in school environment work