SMC guidelines not applicable to unaided schools, says National Council of CBSE Schools
The National Council of CBSE Schools clarified that the school management committee guidelines do not apply to private and unaided schools. This statement was made following concerns regarding the implementation of these guidelines. The council emphasized the importance of collaboration among stakeholders to improve school functioning and learning outcomes.
- ▪The SMC guidelines are not applicable to private and unaided schools that do not receive government aid.
- ▪The clarification was issued by the National Council of CBSE Schools after discussions with the Union Minister for Education.
- ▪Unaided schools are encouraged to form SMCs to enhance transparency and governance.
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The National Council of CBSE Schools has said that school management committee (SMC) guidelines issued by the Ministry of Education are not applicable to private and unaided schools that do not receive any aid or grants from the government or local authority concerned for meeting their expenses.The council, in a communication to schools affiliated with the CBSE, said the Union Ministry had made the clarification in the wake of concerns over the implementation of the guidelines, particularly with reference to schools in the unaided sector.The council had raised the matter with Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan and Department of School Education and Literacy Secretary Sanjay Kumar.The Ministry’s clarification came on Thursday.
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