Who decides school policy in Germany?

Einbürgerungstest, question 49 German original

Wer bestimmt in Deutschland die Schulpolitik?

  1. die Lehrer und Lehrerinnen the teachers
  2. die Bundesländer the states
  3. das Familienministerium the family ministry
  4. die Universitäten the universities
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Correct answer: die Bundesländer the states

Why?

In Germany, schools and education are a matter for the states. That is why school types, curricula and school holidays differ from state to state.

Key term: Schulpolitik = school policy

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