Political affairs or current events - Lawmakers advocate for enhancements in voluntary work and childcare.
The Thuringian state legislature is set to decide on updates to childcare arrangements and the involvement of tens of thousands of volunteers this Friday (9:00 am). After countless discussions and negotiations between the minority coalition and the opposition, the proposed bills will finally be addressed.
The Volunteer Law, put forward by the opposition CDU parliamentary group, has already gained the approval of the Social Committee upon making some adjustments. This legislation includes a state initiative worth 15 million euros, specifically earmarked to assist volunteers and associations.
Furthermore, there's a proposed amendment to the Kindergarten Law, wherein Red-Red-Green failed to secure the addition of a free third kindergarten year. However, the staff allocation for the care of children aged 1 to 3 and those aged 4 and up will be revised. Consequently, kindergarten teachers will have less children under their supervision.
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The decision on these updates will be made at the Thuringian Parliament this Friday, affecting childcare arrangements and volunteer involvement. The Volunteer Law, supported by the CDU parliamentary group, has received approval from the Social Committee and includes a 15 million euro state initiative for volunteers and associations. In addition, the Kindergarten Law proposal will see revisions in staff allocation for childcare, resulting in fewer children per kindergarten teacher.
