Section 30 of The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009
- (1)No child shall be required to pass any Board examination till completion of elementary education.
- (2)Every child completing his elementary education shall be awarded a certificate, in such form and in such manner, as may be prescribed.
Summary
- No child can be forced to pass any formal Board examinations before they complete their elementary education.
- Every child who successfully completes their elementary education must be awarded an official school completion certificate.
- The format and rules for giving out the completion certificate are decided by government regulations.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Are Board exams allowed for primary school children under Section 30 of the Right to Education Act?
Under Section 30 of the Right to Education Act, no child is required to pass any Board examination until they complete their elementary education, which is up to the eighth class.
2. What happens when a child finishes the eighth class under Section 30 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act?
Under Section 30 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, every child completing elementary education must be awarded a completion certificate in the prescribed form and manner.
3. Can a school withhold the elementary completion certificate under Section 30 of the free schooling law?
No, under Section 30 of the free schooling law, every child completing elementary education is entitled to receive the certificate as prescribed by the rules.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 30 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, when is a child first allowed to be subjected to a mandatory Board examination?
Q2.Under Section 30 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, what must be given to every child who finishes elementary school?
Q3.Under Section 30 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, how are the format and procedure of the completion certificate decided?
Q4.Under Section 30 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, how does the ban on Board examinations coordinate with the regular school tests mentioned in other sections?