Enforce RTE admissions: forum to govt
In a statement issued on Sunday, Forum president Gondu Dhanalakshmi alleged that several private unaided schools continue to deny admission to economically disadvantaged students who have secured the 25 per cent free seats under the RTE Act, citing various reasons.
"I have written to the AP government regarding the persistent challenges faced by these students and their parents in accessing the seats allocated under the RTE Act.
The govt must convene a meeting with school managements and their associations to examine the reasons behind these denials and consider their concerns, limitations, and feedback," said Dhanalakshmi.
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