The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (RTE)

The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009

RTE

Preamble:

The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, provides for free and compulsory education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years.

Key Provisions:

1. Free and Compulsory Education: The Act provides for free and compulsory education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years.

2. Obligation of Governments: The Central and State Governments shall have concurrent responsibility for providing free and compulsory education.

3. Obligation of Parents: Parents or guardians shall ensure that their child or ward attends school and completes elementary education.

4. No Child to be Held Back: No child shall be held back in any class or expelled from school till the completion of elementary education.

5. Curriculum and Assessment: The curriculum and assessment methodology shall be as prescribed by the academic authority specified by the appropriate Government.

Objectives:

1. To Provide Free and Compulsory Education: To provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years.

2. To Ensure Universalisation of Elementary Education: To ensure universalisation of elementary education.

3. To Improve Quality of Education: To improve the quality of education.

Benefits:

1. Free Education: Free education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years.

2. Compulsory Education: Compulsory education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years.

3. Improved Quality of Education: Improved quality of education.

4. Increased Enrolment and Retention: Increased enrolment and retention of children in schools.

Challenges:

1. Infrastructure and Resources: Lack of infrastructure and resources in schools.

2. Teacher Shortage: Shortage of teachers in schools.

3. Quality of Education: Poor quality of education in schools.

4. Enforcement and Monitoring: Lack of enforcement and monitoring of the Act.

Amendments:

1. The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (Amendment) Act, 2012: This amendment made provisions for children with disabilities.

2. The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (Amendment) Act, 2019: This amendment made provisions for the appointment of teachers and the curriculum.

Case Laws:

1. Society for Unaided Private Schools of Rajasthan v. Union of India (2012): The Supreme Court held that the Act applies to all schools, including private schools.

2. Pramati Educational and Cultural Trust v. Union of India (2014): The Supreme Court held that the Act does not apply to minority institutions.

Thanks and Regards,

SS.Aravindan
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