
Let all students access online classes, govt. tells unaided schools
The Hindu
Parents say some schools do not let students attend classes if fee is not paid; Education Minister intervenes
The Department of General Education has started acting on complaints that some unaided schools are not permitting students to attend online classes on account of non-payment of fee. A few parents had lodged complaints with the Ernakulam district offices of department on this issue after the new academic year began online on June 1. The department has directed the district heads to resolve the complaints without delay. A parent had complained to V. Sivankutty, Minister for General Education, that the management of Choice School in Thripunithura had prevented nearly 140 students from attending online classes because of non-payment of fee. Senior officials of the department said the Minister had intervened and ensured that all students of the school had access to online classes.More Related News

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