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Bihar orders 75% attendance, bans police housing in Model Schools
The Story in Brief
The Bihar education department has ordered strict enforcement of the 75% attendance rule in Saraswati Vidya Niketan (Model Schools), banned police housing in these institutions, and restricted their use as examination centres. In a six-point communication to district-level officials, the department asked them to give the matter top priority and ensure compliance across all Model Schools in the state.
Where clerks or attendants are missing, officials must depute staff from nearby schools. The notice also calls for proper conduct of morning assemblies, referred to as Chetna Satra, with monitoring by a district-nominated official. For students who fail Class 9, the department has asked for special academic support classes.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The six directives shift focus from building schools to running them. Districts must now manage police housing conflicts, exam-centre disruptions and teacher vacancies without additional budget or staff. The ban on housing is notable because Model Schools often double as emergency shelters. The strict 75% attendance rule and special classes for failed Class 9 students signal the department is targeting learning outcomes rather than just enrolment.
Source: indianexpress.com
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