RIGHT TO EDUCATION ACT - 2009

Salient features of RTE Act

Every child in the age group of 6-14years

has the right to free and compulsory

education in a neighborhood school , till the

completion of elementary education.

Private school will have to take 25percent

of their class strength from the weaker

section and the disadvantaged groups of

the society through a random selection

process. Government will fund for these

children.

No donation and capitation fee is

allowed.

No admission test or interview either for

parents or teachers.

No child can be held back, expelled and

required to pass the board examination

till the completion of elementary

education.

There is a provision for establishment of

commissions to supervise the

implementation of the act.

A fixed student and teacher ratio is to

be maintained.

All schools have to adhere to rules

and regulations laid down in this act,

failing which the school will not be

allowed to function. Three years

moratorium period has been provided

to school to implement all that is

required of them.

Norms for teachers training and

qualifications are also clearly

mentioned in the act.

All schools except private unaided

schools are to be managed by School

Management Committees with

75percent of parents and guardians as

members.

Problems in the implications of

RTE -2009 Act ANOMALIES AND CHALLENGES

Why only 6-14;Why not 0-18 years?

Disabled left out of education bill.

Requirement of qualified and trained teachers.

No standard definition of teacher education.

Reservation of seats in unaided private schools.

Status of poor kids in the private schools.

Input oriented act.

Admission according to age but no facility for bridge courses.

Automatic passage to next class maybe counter productive.

School recognition.

School Management Committee.

Measures to overcome the

Challenges of RTE -2009 Act Give incentives for schooling. Monetary support to parents for sending kids to

schools.

Mid-day meal schemes

“Lack of interest” is responsible for major school drop-outs.

Establish ownership and responsibility.

Focus on teacher training programs.

Use computer and satellite technology to create awareness and interest.