Section 20 of The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009
The Central Government may, by notification, amend the Schedule by adding to, or omitting therefrom, any norms and standards.
Summary
- The Central Government holds the exclusive power to make changes to the Schedule.
- Changes to the Schedule can be made by publishing an official notification, which is a public announcement in the Gazette.
- The government can modify the Schedule by adding new school norms and requirements.
- The government can also amend the Schedule by deleting or omitting existing norms.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who has the legal power to change the school facilities list in the Schedule under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, Section 20?
Under Section 20 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, only the Central Government has the authority to amend the Schedule by adding or removing norms.
2. Can a State Government modify the teacher-student ratio of the Schedule under Section 20 of the Right to Education Act, 2009?
No, Section 20 of the Right to Education Act, 2009, gives the power to amend the Schedule exclusively to the Central Government by notification, not to State Governments.
3. How are changes to the school standards Schedule officially communicated under the 2009 Free and Compulsory Education Act, Section 20?
Under Section 20 of the 2009 Free and Compulsory Education Act, any amendments to the Schedule must be made and announced by notification in the Official Gazette.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 20 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, which authority is empowered to amend the Schedule?
Q2.Under Section 20 of the Right to Education Act, 2009, by what official method must the government amend the Schedule?
Q3.Under Section 20 of the 2009 Free and Compulsory Education Act, what kinds of modifications can the authority make to the Schedule?
Q4.Under Section 20 of the children's education law of 2009, which specific component of the Act can be amended using this simplified notification procedure?