School operators

School operators are responsible for financing the material conditions for a school facility. A distinction is made between public and independent school operators. Public ones are usually a local authority (municipality, district). Independent school providers are non-profit organizations (especially churches and non-denominational providers) or private individuals. School operators are responsible for the construction, maintenance and administration of the school and usually bears the material costs (while the personnel costs for teachers at public schools are borne by the state). Private school providers are non-profit organizations (especially churches and non-denominational providers) or private individuals. “The school provider is responsible for the establishment, maintenance and administration of the school and usually bears the material costs (while the personnel costs for teachers at public schools are borne by the state). 30% of the Special Education and Counseling Centers (SBBZ) are privately funded (in Baden-Württemberg; 2023/24). 62% of private SBBZs in Baden-Württemberg are run by churches (2021). Private and independant providers are also involved in the financing of school support assistants.