Last Updated on 05/08/2024 by Arun jain
The Education Department of Delhi has issued guidelines for the private schools of the state. The Education Department of the Delhi Government has instructed the heads of all recognized private schools that they cannot force the children of primary classes to use textbooks other than those prescribed by NCERT and SCERT.
Schools cannot force children
The Delhi education department has ordered that if any school follows or forces children to read textbooks other than those prescribed by NCERT or the concerned SCERT for primary classes, it will be considered a violation of the RTE Act, 2009. Also, no child shall be discriminated against and/or harassed or neglected by the school for taking books published or prescribed by the educational authority (NCERT/SCERT) causing ‘mental or physical suffering’ to him/her. Any action taken against the child will fall under the provisions of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015.
On April 9, 2024, NCPCR (National Commission for Protection of Child Rights) had directed the Secretary and Chief Secretary of all states and union territories to ensure uniformity in the curriculum in all schools under the RTE Act, 2009 so that students get quality education. NCPCR had said that only the books prescribed by NCERT or SCERT should be taught at the primary level in private schools. This will also reduce the burden of children’s bags.
Parents will be informed
As per the instructions of the education department, schools should be directed to display the guidelines on the school website and notice board. A copy of the instructions should be given by the school for information among the parents. Apart from this, the heads of the schools have been instructed to disseminate this information to all the students, parents and members of the school management committee.
Source (PTI) (NDTV) (HINDUSTANTIMES)