RTE

RIGHT TO EDUCATION

The Right to Education -Order G.O.(P) No.100/2011/G.Edn Dated 30.4.2011 RTE Act – 2009 of Central Govt. with the Schedule Frequently asked questions[FAQs] Central Rules on The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education-2010 Final version of “The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education, Kerala Rules” 2010 dt. 14.01.2011 prepared by this Commission National Council For Teacher Education (NCTE) Notification on minimum qualifications for appointment of Teachers- August 2010 Press Release of the Commission dt. 17.12.2010 Press Release of the Commission dt. 07.02.2011 for collection of details of un-recognised schools. Online Proforma to furnish required details by existing unrecognized schools dt. 11.02.2011 The Right to Education Act From April 1, 2010 the Right to Education has come into force ensuring free education to more than 92 lakh out-of-school children in India. This Act gives every child the right to a quality elementary education. The main features of the Act are summarized as follows  The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education All children aged 6-14 shall have the right to free and compulsory education at a neighborhood school. No direct (school fees) or indirect cost on uniforms, textbooks, mid-day meals, transportation etc needs to be borne by the child or parents to obtain elementary education. The Govt will provide schooling free of cost until the child’s elementary education is completed. All schools must comply with certain infrastructure and teacher norms. Two trained teachers will be provided for every 60 students at the primary level. Schools shall constitute School Management Committees comprising local officials, parents, guardians and teachers. The SMCs will monitor utilization of Govt grants and the school environment. RTE mandates inclusion of 50% women and parents of children from disadvantaged groups in SMCs.