Assistant commissioner directs strict implementation of residential school admission guidelines
The assistant commissioner directed the principals of Morarji Desai, Kittur Rani Chennamma, and Dr BR Ambedkar residential schools at a meeting in the city.
Kantharaju said 50% of seats can be filled by children from special categories—children with more than 25% disability, children of HIV-affected parents, single-parent or orphaned children, nomadic and semi-nomadic tribes, children from micro and ultra-micro communities, children of soldiers and ex-servicemen, children displaced by govt schemes, and those who have passed 5th grade in SC/ST ashram residential schools.
It was decided in the meeting to grant direct admission to children from the special categories without any examination, as per govt order. For the vacant seats in classes 7 and 8, admissions will be based on reservation, and a selection test will be conducted for this purpose. Residential school principals were instructed to verify and confirm the correct information and advise the sub-divisional officers.
The assistant commissioner also directed ensuring student safety, cleanliness, and nutrition in all residential schools. Teachers and cooks in the institutions were warned that any negligence of duty due to political influence would result in disciplinary action. Assistant directors from the department of social welfare and principals from 18 residential schools in Tarikere, Kadur, and Narasimharajapura taluks participated in the meeting.
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