Pupils with special needs

Teaching shall be adapted to the abilities and aptitudes of individual pupils and apprentices. Those who either do not or are unable to benefit satisfactorily from ordinary tuition have the right to special education. As far as possible, the special education that is provided shall be planned in cooperation with the pupil and the parents of the pupil, and considerable emphasis shall be placed on their views.

Before the municipality or the county authority takes a decision concerning special education, an expert assessment shall be made of the pupil's specific needs. This assessment suggests whether the pupil needs special education, and what kind of tuition should be provided. Each municipality and county authority shall provide an educational and psychological counselling service. The service shall ensure that expert assessments are prepared when this is required by the Education Act. The service shall assist the school in work on organisational development and development of expertise in order to improve the adaptation of tuition for pupils with special needs.

Education Act