Centre Scraps ‘No-Detention Policy’ for Key Grades
In a significant education reform, the Centre has abolished the ‘no-detention policy’ for Classes 5 and 8. Schools governed by the Centre can now hold back students who fail their year-end exams.
Policy Change Across States
The Right to Education Act (RTE) was amended in 2019, allowing states to revise their policies. Sixteen states and two Union Territories have already abandoned the no-detention policy for these grades.
Provisions for Failed Students
The new rules ensure support for students who fail annual exams. They will receive extra coaching and can retake the exams within two months.
“If the student fails again, they will repeat the class. Teachers will guide the students and their parents, identifying learning gaps and providing targeted support,” the notification stated.
Clarifications from the Government
Despite the changes, the government clarified that no child can be expelled from school until completing their education.
This policy will apply to over 3,000 schools run by the central government, including Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas, and Sainik Schools.
State-Level Decisions
Since education is a state subject, states can choose whether to adopt these changes. While 16 states and two Union Territories have ended the no-detention policy, Haryana and Puducherry are yet to decide. Other states continue to follow the old policy.
This move aims to improve accountability and ensure students meet essential learning milestones, marking a pivotal moment in India’s education system.
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