Background & Purpose
Many children and young people miss out on organized sports, culture, and outdoor activities due to financial hurdles.
Proposals & Debate
The government proposed a state-funded leisure card to help children participate in meaningful activities, alongside stricter social service laws to prevent welfare fraud and incorrect payouts.
The Decision
The Swedish parliament approved the government's proposal to introduce the leisure card and implement stricter rules against welfare fraud.
Does this affect you?
- Children and youths: Gets better financial access to sports, culture, and outdoor activities in associations.
- Parents and guardians: Can receive the state-funded leisure card if they reside in Sweden and live with the child.
In Practice
- A state-funded leisure card is established to help pay for children's leisure activities.
- The E-Health Agency takes responsibility for processing matters regarding the leisure card.
- The leisure card can be given to a legal guardian residing in Sweden with whom the child lives.
- Stricter regulations in the Social Services Act are implemented to stop welfare fraud and rule violations.