J&K schools to reopen on September 21, decision for Goa on October 2 | Photo Credit: Representative Image
The Unlock 4.0 guidelines suggest that schools can reopen on a voluntary basis beginning September 21. Jammu and Kashmir schools will reopen on Monday under Unlock 4.0 guidelines on a voluntary basis. On the other hand, the decision on the reopening of schools in Goa would be made on October 2 after consulting stakeholders.
Schools in Jammu and Kashmir would open with 50 percent attendance of staff and students. Student attendance will be subject to the written consent of their parents. According to officials, all SOPs will be followed when schools reopen after such a long gap.
While speaking to the media, the official said: “Up to Class VIII, only 50 percent of the staff will report every day, while students from Classes IX, X, XI and XII can come voluntarily with a 50 percent attendance. It is up to the parents to decide whether to allow their children to attend school. Online classes and other aspects of digital education will continue to work. “
Goa schools will open in a staggered fashion with Class 10, 12 resuming classes first. Goa’s Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, after talks with officials from the Department of Education, representatives of principals, PTAs and others, told reporters that the government does not want to reopen schools against the wishes of the parents. Additionally, he added that online classes will continue until schools reopen in the state.
Schools across the country have been closed since March this year due to the outbreak of the pandemic. Many states are planning to reopen schools including Haryana, Gujarat, Delhi, while many states are still not convinced enough to reopen schools. the The state plan to reopen schools is available on September 21. here.
