Overview
- The state cabinet granted preliminary approval, sending the proposal to association consultation ahead of an expected Landtag debate in summer 2026.
- Starting in spring 2028, school registration shifts to spring with a statewide standardized language assessment for children entering school in 2029.
- Children identified for support must attend ABC classes twice weekly for two hours during the year before school, with parents responsible for attendance and potential fines for refusal.
- An ABC-Plus option lets schools extend the entry phase to three years to provide more individualized support before full primary progression.
- Officials estimate about 50,000 children will participate, requiring roughly 1,600 additional staff and around €100 million in annual personnel costs, while municipalities provide rooms, transport and materials under a planned compensation law.