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News: The Central Government has recently amended the Right to Education Act, 2009, eliminating the no-detention policy in schools governed by the Act. This includes Kendriya Vidyalayas, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, and other institutions under the Ministries of Defence and Tribal Affairs. No Detention Policy
About No-Detention Policy
- The policy, introduced under Section 16 of the Right to Education Act, 2009, prevented the detention of students until Class 8.
- The no-detention policy was intended to ensure that children received at least a minimum level of education.
Key Clause in the RTE Act, 2009:
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Reasons for Scrapping the No-Detention Policy:
- Criticism of Academic Standards: Experts argued that the policy led to lower academic standards and reduced student accountability. It was seen as turning schools into places for mid-day meals rather than centers for learning.
- States’ Feedback: Many states called for the removal of the policy to enhance quality and accountability in elementary education.
- National Alignment: The change aligns with the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which focuses on holistic education.
About New rules
- Students who fail the annual exams in Classes 5 or 8 will receive extra help and be allowed a re-examination within two months. Failure in the re-exam may result in detention.
- Teachers and school leaders will offer targeted support, identify learning gaps, and closely monitor student progress.
- No child can be expelled before completing Class 8. Detailed records of detained students and their progress will be kept.
