Legal regulations for individuals with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses

§ 2 Tasks

(3) The universities shall contribute to the social support of students; they shall take into account the special needs of students with children or relatives in need of care. They shall ensure that students with disabilities or chronic illnesses are not disadvantaged in their studies and are able to take advantage of the university's programmes without outside support as far as possible; they shall appoint a representative for this purpose whose tasks shall be regulated in the constitution. They promote the intellectual, artistic and sporting interests of students in their area.

§ Section 32 Examinations; examination regulations

(4) The examination regulations contain provisions on the examination procedure and the examination requirements, in particular on

5. disadvantage compensation for students in special circumstances, in particular students with disabilities or chronic illnesses, on maternity leave, with children or with relatives in need of care,...