New Delhi: 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.
Last month, the Home Office (MHA) had issued guidelines stating that schools and universities will remain closed until the end of September, but they can call 50% 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.
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 9-12 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 from September 21 for which, the SOP will be issued by the Ministry of Health to be followed by the schools,” he added.
In Haryana, the Manohar Lal Khattar government decided on Monday to start classes for students in classes 10 to 12 at two state schools in Karnal and Sonipat districts on a trial basis after the vast majority of the parents of the children in these two institutes gave their approval.
A large majority of parents gave 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 in 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’s 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 situation. COVID pandemic once the go-ahead arrives.
In Bihar, the 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 the total closure of the containment zones until September 30.
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 schools. areas outside containment zones.
Students living outside of 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.
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