Education Bill excludes Jammu and Kashmir from free schooling mandate

This Bill aims to provide free and compulsory education to all children aged six to fourteen years in India (excluding Jammu and Kashmir) until they complete elementary education (classes 1 to 8). It establishes the legal right of children to attend school without paying fees and mandates the government to ensure their admission, attendance, and completion of schooling.

The Bill affects children aged 6-14, their parents or guardians, schools (government, aided, unaided, and specified categories like Kendriya Vidyalaya), teachers, local authorities (Municipal Corporations, Panchayats), and State and Central Governments.

• Right to free and compulsory elementary education (Class 1 to 8) for children aged 6-14.
• Prohibition of capitation fees and screening procedures for admission.
• Prohibition of physical punishment, mental harassment, holding back, or expulsion of students.
• Mandate for appropriate Governments and local authorities to establish neighbourhood schools within three years of commencement.
• Requirement for schools to obtain a certificate of recognition before establishment.
• Establishment of School Management Committees and School Development Plans.
• Prohibition of private tuition by teachers and deployment of teachers for non-educational purposes.
• Duty of parents/guardians to ensure admission and attendance of their children.
• Special provisions for children who have not completed elementary education, including special training to catch up.
• Right to transfer to another school if the current one cannot provide completion of elementary education.

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