‘No-Detention Policy’ Ends for Class 5, 8 Students

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts

1. The central government has ended the ‘no-detention policy’ for Class 5 and 8 students.
2. Students failing year-end exams in these classes will now have to repeat the grade.
3. They will have a chance to retake the test within two months.
4. If they fail again, they will not be promoted.
5. This decision aims to improve learning outcomes among children.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth

‘No-Detention Policy’ Ends for Class 5 and 8 Students

The central government has made a significant change in education policy by ending the ‘no-detention policy’ for Class 5 and 8 students. This means that students in these classes who fail their year-end exams can now be held back and must repeat the grade.

Decision by the Ministry of Education

The Union Education Ministry has taken this major decision, stating, “The No Detention Policy has been abolished. Students who fail the annual examination in Classes 5 and 8 will be failed.” These students will have a chance to retake the test within two months, but if they fail again, they will not be promoted. The main aim of this decision is to improve learning outcomes among children.

Impact and New Rules

This new rule will apply to over 3,000 central government-run schools, including Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas, and Sainik Schools. The decision was announced through an official notification, reversing the 2019 amendment to the Right to Education Act.

Support Measures

The government also mentioned that teachers will provide additional guidance to address any learning gaps for students who are held back. No student will be expelled before completing elementary education. “During the holding back of the child, the class teacher shall guide the child as well as the parents of the child, if necessary, and provide specialized inputs after identifying the learning gaps at various stages of assessment,” the notification said.

Key Takeaways to Remember

1. The central government has decided to end the ‘no-detention policy’.
2. Students who fail in Classes 5 and 8 will be given a second chance to pass within two months.
3. If they fail again, they will not be promoted to the next grade.
4. Teachers will provide additional guidance to struggling students.
5. The decision aims to improve students’ learning outcomes.

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