E/C.12/LIE/CO/2-3 security without fear of losing their residency status due to their dependence on social assistance. To that end, the Committee recommends that the State party introduce the necessary amendments to articles 49 and 69 of the Foreigners Act. The Committee refers the State party to its general comment No. 19 (2007) on the right to social security. Family reunification 26. The Committee is concerned that decisions to approve requests for family reunification by third country nationals (who are neither from Switzerland or the European Economic Area) are subject to a spouse who wishes to move to Liechtenstein providing evidence of a basic knowledge of the German language, which may have a disproportionate impact on applicants whose spouses or dependent adults are non-German-speaking and are unable to access German language training because of financial or other constraints. The Committee notes the current case-by-case approach of the migration authority, opening space for flexibility (arts. 2 and 10). 27. The Committee recommends that the State party review the requirements for family reunifications by all non-nationals, repeal any requirement that may have the effect of indirect discrimination based on ethnicity, nationality or language, prioritize family reunification over knowledge of the German language prior to arriving in the State party, and continue exploring ways to facilitate the integration of non-nationals and their families, once reunified, in the State party. Drug use 28. While noting with appreciation the State party’s efforts to combat abuse of drugs, tobacco and alcohol and despite the positive results of various measures taken, the Committee remains concerned that the consumption of illicit drugs has increased (art. 12). 29. The Committee recommends that the State party continue conducting awareness-raising programmes about the serious health risks associated with drug abuse, strengthen its efforts to reduce the risks associated with drug consumption and provide appropriate health care, psychological support services and rehabilitation to drug users in need of such services. The Committee refers the State party to its general comment No. 14 (2000) on the right to the highest attainable standard of health. Right to education 30. The Committee takes note of the efforts made by the State party towards integrating migrant children into the mainstream education system. However, the Committee remains concerned at the underrepresentation of pupils of migrant background at the higher levels of secondary school (Gymnasium). While noting that the State party has started inclusive schooling for children with disabilities, the Committee is concerned that some children with disabilities remain in special schools (arts. 13 and 14). 31. The Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Address the underrepresentation of children of migrant background in the higher levels of secondary school (Gymnasium) and review the classification criteria for assigning pupils to different education tracks, including by raising the cutoff age for pupils; (b) Continue strengthening existing education programmes aimed at integrating children of migrant background; (c) Promote inclusive education for all children with disabilities, including by allocating resources for the provision of reasonable accommodation and additional professional training for teachers. 32. The Committee refers the State party to its general comment No. 13 (1999) on the right to education. 5

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