An Act of the Parliament of India, enacted in 2009 and taking effect on 1 April 2010, establishing free and compulsory education as a fundamental right for every child aged 6 to 14, implementing Article 21-A of the Indian Constitution. It sets minimum norms for schools including pupil-teacher ratios, infrastructure and trained-teacher requirements, mandates that private unaided schools reserve 25 percent of entry-level seats for children from disadvantaged and economically weaker sections, and prohibits practices including corporal punishment, screening tests for admission, and capitation fees.
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Key ProvisionMakes free, compulsory education a fundamental right for Indian children aged 6 to 14 and requires private schools to reserve 25 percent of seats for disadvantaged children. 2 Enacted / Adopted Year Policy Status
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1. Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (Wikipedia)
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The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, commonly known as the Right to Education Act (RTE), is a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India on 4 August 2009.
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