Section 22 of The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009
- (1)Every 1[School Management Committee, except the School Management Committee in respect of a school established and administered by minority, whether based on religion or language and an aided school as defined in sub-clause (ii) of clause (n) of section 2, constituted] under sub-section (1) of section 21, shall prepare a School Development Plan, in such manner as may be prescribed.
- (2)The School Development Plan so prepared under sub-section (1) shall be the basis for the plans and grants to be made by the appropriate Government or local authority, as the case may be.
Summary
- Section 22 of the education law requires certain School Management Committees to prepare a School Development Plan.
- School Management Committees in minority schools and government aided schools are exempt from preparing this plan.
- The development plan must be prepared in the specific manner decided by the government's rules.
- This plan serves as the official basis for the plans and financial grants provided by the government or local authority.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Which schools do not have to prepare a School Development Plan under Section 22 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009?
Under Section 22 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, school committees in minority schools and government aided schools do not have to prepare a School Development Plan.
2. What is the primary purpose of the School Development Plan under Section 22 of the Right to Education Act?
Under Section 22 of the Right to Education Act, the primary purpose is to serve as the basis for the development plans and financial grants that the government or local authority will provide to the school.
3. Who is responsible for drafting the School Development Plan under Section 22 of the education law?
Under Section 22 of the education law, the School Management Committee is responsible for preparing and recommending the School Development Plan.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 22 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, which body is responsible for preparing the School Development Plan?
Q2.Under Section 22 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, how does the prepared School Development Plan affect government funding?
Q3.Under Section 21 and Section 22 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, which of the following schools must constitute a School Management Committee but is exempt from preparing a School Development Plan?
Q4.Under Section 22 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, who decides the exact manner and rules for preparing the School Development Plan?