Amid the rise in COVID-19 coronavirus cases, the Center issued standard operating procedures (SOPs) for a partial reopening of schools for students in classes 9-12. However, he has made it clear that it is not mandatory for educational institutions to resume schools from September 21 (Monday). The government has asked the states to accept the latest call to resume classes.
Schools in the country have been closed since March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, but some states are now taking steps to reopen schools in the wake of the ‘Unlock 4’ guidelines announced by the Center. In particular, some states have decided to open schools as of September 21, but only for classes 9 to 12.
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In August, the Interior Ministry (MHA) had issued guidelines stating that schools and universities would remain closed until the end of September, but they can call 50 percent of their teachers to facilitate online teaching. Consequently, students in classes 9 to 12 were allowed to visit schools on a “voluntary” basis to clarify their doubts.
In accordance with the same, many states and UT have announced their decision on the resumption of normal classes. While the governments of Delhi and Haryana have approved the opening of schools for students in classes 9-12, Uttar Pradesh and Kerala have also decided to close schools for September.
These are the states that have decided to reopen schools as of September 21:
Delhi: The Delhi government led by Arvind Kejriwal had issued a notification last week stating that students in classes 9 to 12 can visit their schools, in areas outside the containment zones, on a voluntary basis, to receive guidance from their teachers. According to the Delhi government, “All schools will be closed until September 30. Students in classes 9 to 12 may be allowed to visit their schools, in areas outside the containment zones only, on a voluntary basis, to receive guidance from their teachers. ” . “” This will be subject to the written consent of their parents / guardians and will be allowed as of September 21 for which, the SOP will be issued by the Ministry of Health to be followed by the schools, “he added.
Bihar: In Bihar, Patna District Magistrate Kumar Ravi issued an order allowing educational institutions to resume classes for students in classes 9 to 12 outside of the containment zones. The state government had decided to impose a total closure of the containment zones until September 30.
Haryana: In Haryana, the Manohar Lal Khattar government decided on Monday to start classes for students in classes 10 to 12 in two state schools in Karnal and Sonipat districts on a trial basis after the vast majority of the children’s parents in these two institutes they give their approval.
The vast majority of parents gave their written consent to the decision and it was sent to the education department, authorities said. Some parents reportedly said that since their children are required to sit for board exams and despite teachers’ best efforts during online classes, students still have doubts that can be cleared up in face interaction. to face. Haryana Education Minister Kanwar Pal told reporters in Hisar on Sunday that the state government was ready to open schools across the state once the Center gives its go-ahead, adding that state authorities will need a few days. to resolve the modalities in view of the current COVID Pandemic once the go-ahead arrives.
Andhra Pradesh: Schools in Andhra Pradesh, however, are scheduled to resume normal classes from September 21 for students in classes 9 to 12. School authorities recently issued guidance as COVID-19 cases are showing up in the areas outside containment zones. Students living outside the containment zones would be allowed to visit their schools on a voluntary basis to clarify their doubts and receive guidance from their teachers. They would have to submit a written consent from their parents and guardians to their respective schools.
Uttar Pradesh: In Uttar Pradesh, one of the states governed by the BJP, schools and other educational institutions are likely to remain closed this month due to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases.
Jammu and Kashmir: Schools will reopen in the old state on a voluntary basis starting September 21.
Kerala: In an attempt to contain the COVID-19 cases, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan has decided to close schools, colleges and other educational institutions this month.
Gujarat: After UP, Gujarat is the second state ruled by the BJP that has decided not to resume normal classes from Monday, September 21.
Assam: In Assam, students in classes IX -XII can visit their schools, in areas outside of the containment zones.
Uttarakhand: The government led by Trivndra Singh Rawat has also decided not to open schools until the end of this month.
However, states like Maharashtra, Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh, West Bengal, Manipur, Jharkhand, Meghalaya, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram, Sikkim, Rajasthan, Odisha, Punjab and others have yet to make a final decision on resuming classes.
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