Right to Education (RTE) Act 2009 Flashcards

Key provisions of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009.

Age group covered by RTE

6 to 14 years.

Constitutional article behind RTE

Article 21A (86th Amendment, 2002).

RTE came into force

1 April 2010.

Reservation in private unaided schools

25% seats for children from weaker and disadvantaged groups – Section 12(1)(c).

Pupil–Teacher Ratio under RTE

Primary: 30:1
Upper primary: 35:1

No Detention Policy

Section 16. Amended in 2019 – states may hold back students in Class 5 and 8 after a re-examination.

Prohibition under Section 17

Physical punishment and mental harassment of children.

Academic authority for teacher qualifications

NCTE (National Council for Teacher Education).

School Management Committee (SMC)

At least three-fourths of members are parents or guardians.