Private schools object to extension of RTE Act up to class 10 for SC/ST students without amendment
The Karnataka government has extended free education under the RTE Act to SC/ST students up to class 10, but private schools are opposing this move without amending the original Act. They argue that the extension violates the statutory age limit set by the RTE Act and raises legal concerns. The schools have threatened legal action if the government does not amend the Act accordingly.
- ▪The Karnataka government has issued an order extending free education to class 9 and 10 for SC/ST students under the RTE Act-2029.
- ▪Private schools have objected to this extension, citing legal and procedural concerns.
- ▪The schools warn of a legal battle if the government does not amend the RTE Act-2009 to accommodate the changes.
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While the Karnataka government has issued an order extending free and compulsory education to class 9 and 10 for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) students under the Right to Education (RTE) Act-2029, private schools have objected to the extension without amending the RTE Act-2009.The schools have written a letter to the Chief Secretary to the government warning that they will launch a legal battle if they are forced to implement the order without amending the Act.The Chief Minister announced in the State Budget that SC/ST students who have taken admission under RTE Act-2009 and studied in class 8 in 2025-26 can continue their studies in classes 9 and 10 in the same school.
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