Money secured for school trips: Educational Senator calms the schools

Money secured for school trips: Educational Senator calms the schools

Abgeordnetenhaus, Berlin, Deutschland - The educational senator Katharina Günther-Lüsch (CDU) made an important message in the Berlin House of Representatives that affects many parents and schools. There were concerns that no money could be available for school trips in 2025. But Günther-Wünsch made it clear that there will also be a budget in the coming year to cover the travel expenses of school trips. This is a relief for many who value learning trips.

However, the senator made it clear that in the future they have to be handled “moderately” with these means. This means that not only the amount of money is important, but also a clever and responsible planning of expenses. The educational politician pointed out that the costs for reimbursement of travel expenses have risen by 20 percent this year. However, this increase is not evenly distributed - some of the twelve districts of Berlin have more to suffer from the increase in costs than others.

Uniform distribution of the funds

Günther-Wünsch emphasized in parliament that it is their goal to distribute the available funds for school trips to all districts more evenly. This announcement could possibly help schools in low -income areas get more to the funds for school trips. Especially in times when the country's budgetary situation is tense, a fairer distribution ensures more equal opportunities.

Another important aspect of the speech was the tense budget situation in the country. According to the current regulations, the administrations may not conclude any contracts by November 30 that result in expenses for 2025. This regulation also affects the reimbursement of travel expenses for teachers and educators who do school trips as part of their official activity. Thus, both schools and the responsible authorities have to deal with their plans very carefully.

The clear communication of Günther-Lüsch is of great importance. Because the confirmed provision of a budget for school trips gives schools and parents a certain level of planning security - an important message in uncertain times. More information on this topic can be found in an article on www.rbb24.de .