Decision on school reopening date to depend on heatwave conditions: T.N. School Education Minister
The Hindu
Decision on school reopening date to depend on heatwave conditions, says T.N. School Education Minister
Tamil Nadu Minister for School Education Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi said on Thursday (May 1, 2025) that a decision on postponing the reopening of schools in the State would be made closer to the reopening date, based on weather conditions and in consultation with the Chief Minister.
Speaking to reporters after paying tribute to the statue of former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi at TVS Tollgate in Tiruchi on Labour Day, Mr. Poyyamozhi said: “The summer heat is scorching in Tamil Nadu, and even yesterday, 104 degrees Fahrenheit was recorded in Tiruchi. Schools were scheduled to reopen on June 2; however, we will decide based on the weather conditions.”
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Mr. Poyyamozhi also issued a stern warning to private schools regarding their fee structures. “Strict action will be taken against any institution that collects fees beyond the government-fixed rate,” he said
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