Persons who are unable to benefit from the normal, tailored basic education programme for adults are entitled to special education. This can, for example, apply to:
- adults who are, or have been sick or injured
- adults who have a special need to develop hygienic behaviiour, learn to dress, eat etc.
Administrative procedure
Guidelines – applying for, or receiving the service
You may receive assistance from the municipality to apply for this course.
Administrative procedure
The municipality shall obtain the necessary information in order to determine the matter. A decision is consequently made. Normally a reason is given for the decision at the same time. You will always be given a reason if there are grounds to believe that you will not be satisfied with the decision. If the reasons are not stated, you may ask the municipality. This should be done within the time limit for making an appeal.
Administration time
The municipality shall consider your application as soon as possible. If the matter cannot be determined within one month, you will be informed of this in writing with the reasons for the delay. At the same time you will be informed when you may expect to hear of the municipality’s decision.
Possibilities to appeal; procedure
If you are not satisfied with the decision, you may appeal to the municipality within three weeks of having been informed. Explain why you are dissatisfied and why you feel the decision should be changed. If you need assistance, you may ask the municipality. If the municipality upholds its original decision, the matter will be sent to the county governor, who will decide whether the appeal may be allowed.
