SHORT ANSWER:
Private schools must reserve 25% of seats for disadvantaged children under the Right to Education Act.
DETAILS:
- The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 mandates that private schools admit at least 25% of children from economically weaker sections and disadvantaged groups in class I.
- This provision applies to schools that have more than 20 students in a class.
- The admission process for these seats must be conducted through a transparent and fair method.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Non-compliance with this provision can lead to penalties, including the cancellation of the school's recognition.
SOURCE:
- Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009
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