In view of the changed overall situation, it is necessary to examine the proportionality of the regulations.
The current situation is a major burden on the mental health of children and young people, the letter says. While lesser measures were sufficient in most areas, the close testing regime and quarantine suggested a permanent threat of illness to the students.
In principle, the child and youth advocates would support the concept of open schools with an adequate security concept. In a new evaluation, not only the physical but also the mental and social well-being of the children must be taken into account. In addition, it is important not to differentiate measures according to vaccination status in order to avoid disputes between young people.
The child and youth advocates also recommend, among other things, an end to the obligation to wear masks in schools and air purification filters in all classrooms. In addition, funds for psychosocial and medical care for young people would have to be increased.
In addition, according to another demand, the children and young people should be actively involved in the development of new measures.
Source: Nachrichten
