Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 alongwith Rules

This authoritative edition of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 consolidates the Act, its Rules and practitioner-focused annotations to make RTE compliance straightforward and actionable. The book explains entitlement to free and compulsory elementary education for children aged 6–14; duties of central and state governments and local authorities; norms and standards for school infrastructure, teacher-pupil ratios and curricula; teacher qualifications and continuous professional development requirements; and safeguards against denial of admission. A dedicated section unpacks the statutory 25% reservation for disadvantaged and weaker sections in private unaided schools, admission and reporting procedures, reimbursement mechanisms, and the role of School Management Committees (SMCs) and grievance redressal bodies. Practical annexures include specimen admission and fee-certification forms, sample SMC resolutions, compliance checklists for inspections, and a state-rules comparison table to capture local variations. Indexed, cross-referenced and designed for quick legal and administrative consultation, this volume is ideal for education officers, school administrators, legal counsel, NGOs and researchers working to secure children’s right to education.