Ahmedabad Education Officer Prohibits Hidden Fees for RTE Students
Ahmedabad DEO warns schools against collecting hidden fees from RTE students
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The District Education Officer (DEO) of Ahmedabad, Rohit Chaudhary, has issued a directive prohibiting self-financed primary schools from collecting hidden fees from students admitted under the Right to Education (RTE) Act. This move aims to ensure free education for economically disadvantaged families and prevent schools from imposing additional financial burdens.
- 01Self-financed schools in Ahmedabad are banned from collecting indirect fees from RTE students.
- 02Complaints revealed schools charging for activity fees, smart class charges, and more.
- 03The RTE Act guarantees free and compulsory education for eligible students.
- 04Schools are warned against punitive actions for non-payment of fees.
- 05Parents have welcomed the directive, citing relief from financial burdens.
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The District Education Officer (DEO) of Ahmedabad city, Rohit Chaudhary, has issued a crucial directive to self-financed primary schools, prohibiting them from collecting any indirect fees from students admitted under the Right to Education (RTE) Act. This decision follows complaints that some schools were charging additional fees, including for activities, smart classes, and meals, which violate the RTE's provisions for free and compulsory education. The DEO emphasized that schools must not impose any financial burden on RTE students and warned against punitive measures, such as restricting class attendance or withholding exam results, for non-payment of these fees. Additionally, schools are instructed not to pressure students or parents into purchasing uniforms or textbooks from specific vendors. This move has been positively received by parents, who noted that such practices had unfairly impacted economically weaker families. The DEO has pledged to take strict legal action against any institutions that violate these guidelines.
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This directive ensures that economically disadvantaged families are not burdened with additional fees, promoting equal access to education.
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