Bundesrat Calls for Amendments to the Twelfth Social Code
Berlin, November 14, 2024 (hib) – The Bundesrat (Federal Council) is calling for amendments to the Twelfth Social Code (SGB XII) to improve the situation of people with disabilities. The planned changes include the introduction of a new individual budget for social participation, the expansion of housing assistance, and the creation of a new advisory board for people with disabilities.
The current SGB XII provides for various benefits and services for people with disabilities. However, the Bundesrat believes that these provisions are insufficient to ensure that people with disabilities can participate fully in society.
The new individual budget for social participation would provide people with disabilities with a monthly payment that they can use to purchase services that will help them to participate in social activities. These services could include transportation costs, personal assistance, or participation in cultural and sporting events.
The expansion of housing assistance would provide people with disabilities with more affordable housing options. This could include the provision of subsidies for rent or the construction of new accessible housing.
The new advisory board for people with disabilities would provide advice to the federal government on policies and legislation affecting people with disabilities. The board would be made up of representatives from organizations representing people with disabilities, as well as experts in the field of disability.
The Bundesrat’s proposals are based on the recommendations of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which Germany ratified in 2009. The convention requires states to take steps to ensure that people with disabilities can participate fully in all aspects of society.
The Bundesrat’s proposals will now be considered by the Bundestag (federal parliament). If the Bundestag approves the proposals, they will be incorporated into the Twelfth Social Code.
Bundesrat fordert Änderungen im zwölften Sozialgesetzbuch
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