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Gujarat Passes Bill to Bring Private Aided Schools Under Education Act
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 11 Sep 2026, 09:44 AM
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The Gujarat Assembly has approved a bill that will bring private aided schools under the purview of the state's Education Act, expanding regulatory oversight.
The Gujarat Assembly passed a new bill that extends the scope of the Education Act to include private aided schools. The move aims to standardise curriculum and ensure compliance with state norms.
Under the bill, private aided institutions will be required to follow the same admission, fee and staffing guidelines as government schools. The legislation also mandates periodic inspections and reporting.
The bill was introduced by the Education Minister and received unanimous support from opposition parties. It is expected to be implemented from the upcoming academic year.
Critics argue that the bill may impose administrative burdens on private schools, but proponents say it will improve quality and accountability.
Under the bill, private aided institutions will be required to follow the same admission, fee and staffing guidelines as government schools. The legislation also mandates periodic inspections and reporting.
The bill was introduced by the Education Minister and received unanimous support from opposition parties. It is expected to be implemented from the upcoming academic year.
Critics argue that the bill may impose administrative burdens on private schools, but proponents say it will improve quality and accountability.