Assam To Reopen Schools, Colleges In A Phased Manner From September 6

For reopening, the institutions are focusing on two criterias -- will of the students to attend the classes and the COVID-19 positivity rate in particular districts.

The Assam government has decided to reopen schools and colleges for higher secondary to post-graduation level students from September 6. Assam Education department today issued a "supplementary Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)" and has allowed reopening of educational institutions for the final year students of higher secondary, graduation and post-graduation from September 6. Classes 1-11, first seven semesters of graduation and first year students of post graduation, will continue with their online classes. For reopening, the institutions are focusing on two criterias -- will of the students to attend the classes and the COVID-19 positivity rate in particular districts. Through a notification on Friday, the state government mentioned that the supplementary SOP that would come in force from September 6, has been necessitated "considering the importance of continuous education and improvement in the COVID-19 situation in the State as on date."