How does the country intend to help children’s educational institutions in the face of skyrocketing energy costs? The SPÖ wants to know this in a state parliament request from the responsible LH deputy Christine Haberlander (ÖVP).
Specifically, it is about the question of how the state and municipalities share the energy price increases and what Haberlander is doing to counteract the rise in food prices and kindergarten transport. The education officer now has until December 20th to answer a total of 25 questions. Next year plus ten percent? The SPÖ fears that the parents will pay more. The reason for this is a decree by the Education Directorate, which prescribes an index adjustment for the 2022/23 working year, i.e. an increase in parental contributions by 2.8 percent. According to previous logic, the current inflation rate – around ten percent – would have to be used for the year 2023/24. The SPÖ is therefore calling for a fee brake: Haberlander must reverse the decree and compensate the children’s educational institutions for the increased costs from state funds, the demand is. Education must stay affordableFrom 2009 to 2018, attending kindergarten in Upper Austria was free of charge. This has been passé for four years, at least in the afternoon. After 1 p.m., care costs up to 110 euros a month. This, coupled with often very manageable opening times, especially in rural areas, puts a strain on parents and limits the compatibility of family and work. If now there are additional expenses for higher fees and increased energy costs, it will be dark. Politicians must not leave parents and educational institutions alone here.
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