Maharashtra Government Proposes New Bill to Regulate Coaching Classes
State drafts bill to monitor coaching classes
Hindustan Times
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The Maharashtra government is drafting a bill to regulate private coaching and tuition classes in response to recent controversies, including the NEET paper leak. The legislation will mandate registration, safety standards, fee transparency, and student welfare measures, aiming to enhance accountability in the coaching sector.
- 01The bill will require coaching classes to register via self-declaration, detailing ownership, fees, and student numbers.
- 02Institutes must provide basic facilities, including separate toilets and first-aid services, and ensure a minimum space of one square meter per student.
- 03CCTV installation in classrooms will be mandatory to improve accountability.
- 04Coaching centres are prohibited from employing school teachers and conducting classes during school hours.
- 05Violations can lead to penalties ranging from ₹1 lakh to ₹2 lakh, with repeated offenses risking cancellation of registration.
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In light of the NEET paper leak controversy, the Maharashtra government is finalizing a bill aimed at regulating private coaching and tuition classes. This legislation will enforce mandatory registration for coaching institutes, requiring them to disclose ownership details, fee structures, and the number of students per batch. The bill emphasizes student welfare by mandating basic facilities such as separate toilets, drinking water, and first-aid services, while ensuring a minimum space allocation of one square meter per student. To enhance accountability, institutes will need to install CCTV cameras in classrooms and maintain footage for at least a month. Furthermore, the bill prohibits coaching classes from employing school teachers and conducting sessions during school hours. Although the legislation does not impose a fee cap, it mandates transparency in fee disclosure. Violations of these regulations could result in penalties of ₹1 lakh to ₹2 lakh, with the possibility of registration cancellation for repeated infractions. The bill will not apply to other training classes like music or dance.
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The regulation of coaching classes is expected to enhance student safety and welfare in Maharashtra, addressing concerns about academic stress and accountability.
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