Pursuant to the decree of the Reich President of 1 May 1934 (RGBl. I, p. 365) I determine that the following affairs are transferred from the jurisdiction of the Reich Ministry of Interior to the Reich Ministry of Education:

1. Science

German scientific matters, also in their relation to foreign countries,

Physical-Technical Institute,

Chemical-Technical Institute,

Seismographical Institute,

Important Scientific Institutes inside and outside Germany,

Scientific Libraries,

Folklore,

Archeological Institute.

2. Education and Instruction:

High School-matters,

Support of students, "Reichsschaft" leaders of the students in German High Schools and Craft Schools,

General School matters,

Elementary schools,

Private schools,

Craft and Technical Schools,

German school affairs in foreign countries,

Schools in foreign countries.

3. Youth Organizations.

4. Education of Adults.

The Reich Minister for Education is the authority in the outlined fields for the tasks including legislation. The participation of other Reich-Ministers is governed by general principles.

Berlin, 11 May 1934.

The Reich Chancellor
ADOLF HITLER