Government of Andhra Pradesh: Implementation of Right To Education (RTE) Act, 2009 ~ Yuva Nirmaan

Education in Andhra Pradesh has become a business now a days especially in primary and secondary education. with the reference to eenadu newpaper dated june 8th, 2013 page 13 this petition has been started in order to implement the Right To Education (RTE) Act, 2009 in our state i.e., Andhra Pradesh. Main features of this act are stated below.

Provides for free and compulsory education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years The Right of children to Free and Compulsory Education Act came into force from April 1, 2010. This is was a historic day for the people of India as from this day the right to education will be accorded the same legal status as the right to life as provided by Article 21A of the Indian Constitution. Every child in the age group of 6-14 years will be provided 8 years of elementary education in an age appropriate classroom in the vicinity of his/her neighbourhood. Any cost that prevents a child from accessing school will be borne by the State which shall have the responsibility of enrolling the child as well as ensuring attendance and completion of 8 years of schooling. No child shall be denied admission for want of documents; no child shall be turned away if the admission cycle in the school is over and no child shall be asked to take an admission test. Children with disabilities will also be educated in the mainstream schools. The Prime Minister Shri Manmohan Singh has emphasized that it is important for the country that if we nurture our children and young people with the right education, India’s future as a strong and prosperous country is secure. All private schools shall be required to enroll children from weaker sections and disadvantaged communities in their incoming class to the extent of 25% of their enrolment, by simple random selection. No seats in this quota can be left vacant. These children will be treated on par with all the other children in the school and subsidized by the State at the rate of average per learner costs in the government schools (unless the per learner costs in the private school are lower). All schools will have to prescribe to norms and standards laid out in the Act and no school that does not fulfill these standards within 3 years will be allowed to function. All private schools will have to apply for recognition, failing which they will be penalized to the tune of Rs 1 lakh and if they still continue to function will be liable to pay Rs 10,000 per day as fine. Norms and standards of teacher qualification and training are also being laid down by an Academic Authority. Teachers in all schools will have to subscribe to these norms within 5 years. The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has been mandated to monitor the implementation of this historic Right. A special Division within NCPCR will undertake this huge and important task in the coming months and years. A special toll free helpline to register complaints will be set up by NCPCR for this purpose. NCPCR welcomes the formal notification of this Act and looks forward to playing an active role in ensuring its successful implementation. NCPCR also invites all civil society groups, students, teachers, administrators, artists, writers, government personnel, legislators, members of the judiciary and all other stakeholders to join hands and work together to build a movement to ensure that every child of this country is in school and enabled to get at least 8 years of quality education. Benefits of Right to Education Act, 2009 RTE has been a part of the directive principles of the State Policy under Article 45 of the Constitution, which is part of Chapter 4 of the Constitution. And rights in Chapter 4 are not enforceable. For the first time in the history of India we have made this right enforceable by putting it in Chapter 3 of the Constitution as Article 21. This entitles children to have the right to education enforced as a fundamental right.

I request everyone to please help us achieve this goal.

To:

Sri Nallari Kiran Kumar Reddy, 'C' Block, 6th Floor, AP Secretariat

Sri S.S. Rawat, IAS, Special Secretary to Chief Minister

Subject:- Implementation of Right To Education (RTE) Act, 2009

Respected Sir,

with the reference to eenadu newpaper dated june 8th, 2013 page 13 As the citizen of Andhra Pradesh I would like to inform you that Right To Education (RTE) Act, 2009 is not being implemented in our state in a proper manner.

we still find many children between the age group of 6 to 14 being worked and see them begging on the roads. Sir the first step which is to be taken is to stop the child labour, child marriage, and child sexual abuse. Education should be a quality one rather than quantitative. We shall remember the main thing that todays children are the leaders of our upcoming Nation and if we dont care about them we would be never become a developed country or state Looking forward to your early action,

Sincerely,

[Your name]