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. ...