In Västerbotten, several municipalities have begun to offer students money to attract them to their upper secondary schools. SEK 22,500 over three years.
This may be contrary to the principle of equality in the Local Government Act and give rise to a penalty payment against municipalities. The grant of SEK 750 a month, ten months a year for three years, has attracted criticism from nearby uppersecondary schools who believe that it is the wrong way to compete for students. If the Schools Inspectorate were to carry out an inspection, it could cost the municipality.