Meghalaya Govt reopen schools but parents to take final call for sending their children

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaFebruary 15, 2022

The parents of students studying from Classes I to XII will take the final call whether to send their child to school or not as Meghalaya Government decided to reopen school for resuming normal or offline classes with immediate effect.

The Govt in a notification issued directed all Classes from Class I to XII to be opened in offline mode with immediate effect throughout the State.

However the consent of parents is paramount Parents will have a final say on physical presence of their wards and attendance norms shall be flexible.

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Elementary to Higher Secondary school Teachers are to attend schools according to their duty chart developed by the school for compulsory transaction of daily / weekly lessons and submission of assignments / lesson plans / worksheet etc., accordingly via offline or online.

The social distancing norms as specified by the Health Department and all COVID Protocols must be strictly adhered.

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Teaching hours will be limited to three to four hours per day, alternate days routine is recommended and no cultural gathering and sports events are not permitted

The Deputy Commissioners are empowered to assess the risk locally and decide on reopening of schools either online or Offline taking into consideration the COVID Cases and in consultation with the District Health Officials.