In a Major change in education, officials have announced that the government has removed the “No-detention policy” for classes 5 and 8 in schools it manages. This means schools can now fail students who do not pass their final exams. After a 2019 update to the Right to Education Act (RTE), at least 16 states and two Union Territories have already stopped the “no-detention policy” for these two classes.
Students who fail the annual exams will get extra help and a chance to retake the test within two months of receiving their results, according to an official statement.
If a child fails the re-examination and still doesn’t meet the requirements to move to the next grade, they will be placed in either fifth or eighth grade, depending on their situation. If a child is held back, the class teacher will help the child and their parents, if needed. Provide them extra support to fix any learning problems found during the assessments, as stated in the notification.
No Child Can Be Expelled
The government has also made it clear that no child can be removed from school until they complete their education. This rule will apply to over 3,000 schools run by the central government. Including Sainik Schools, Navodaya Vidyalayas, and Kendriya Vidyalayas, according to senior officials from the Education Ministry.
State Governments to Make the Decision
States have the power to decide on this issue because education is managed by the states. So far, 16 states and two union territories, including Delhi, have removed the no-detention rule for these two grades.
A senior official mentioned that the other states and union territories have decided to continue with the current policy. Haryana and Puducherry are still undecided.
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