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NRW Opens Disciplinary Case Against Long‑Term Sick Teacher as Düsseldorf Authority Launches Internal Probe

A recent court ruling upheld the state's order for an official medical examination after years of absence.

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Eine Lehrerin in NRW war 16 Jahre lang krankgeschrieben – bei vollen Bezügen.
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Overview

  • Bezirksregierung Düsseldorf has initiated disciplinary proceedings against a teacher who has been on certified sick leave since 2009.
  • The NRW school ministry said an internal disciplinary case has also been opened within the regional authority concerning the responsible official.
  • The Oberverwaltungsgericht NRW ruled in August that the state may require an amtsärztliche examination despite the long gap, criticizing prior inaction.
  • The teacher had challenged the order, arguing it was unjustified after many years and objecting to a psychological assessment, but the judges rejected her claims.
  • Education Minister Dorothee Feller called the situation unacceptable and ordered reviews of how regional authorities handle long‑term incapacity cases.