The Bihar government has cancelled the recognition of several private schools in the state for violating provisions of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act 2009, officials said on Monday. The action follows repeated inspections that found a number of institutions failing to meet mandatory standards for infrastructure, teacher qualifications, and compliance with RTE norms. (patnapress.com)
The decision was taken by the Department of Education after review of compliance reports submitted by district authorities. According to government sources, notices were issued to the schools giving them opportunities to correct deficiencies, but many failed to comply within the stipulated timeframe. As a result, recognition certificates of those schools have been withdrawn, meaning they can no longer legally operate or admit students under current licences. (patnapress.com)
Officials clarified that the move aims to strengthen enforcement of the RTE Act, which guarantees free and compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14 years and mandates minimum norms in all recognised schools. Besides infrastructure gaps, authorities found issues such as lack of trained teachers, inadequate classroom space, and failure to implement reservation provisions for disadvantaged students required under the law. (patnapress.com)
The Education Department has directed that affected schools must cease admissions immediately, and has warned that resuming operations without fresh recognition could attract legal action. Parents of students currently enrolled have been advised to seek transfer certificates to continue their children’s education
A senior official said the government intends to conduct further audits of private schools across districts to ensure uniform compliance with RTE requirements. The department also plans awareness campaigns to help school managements understand their responsibilities under the law. (patnapress.com)
Parents and local community groups have welcomed the decision, saying that strict enforcement of RTE norms will improve the quality of education in private institutions. However, representatives of some affected schools have expressed concern over the sudden withdrawal of recognition and the uncertainty it creates for students and staff. (patnapress.com)
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