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School Safety Overhaul: Teachers Now Accountable for Students
5 Nov
Summary
- Schools must implement 32 safety directives after a student assault.
- Teachers accountable for student safety during school hours.
- New rules require enhanced supervision during meals and dismissals.
In response to a recent assault on a young student, the block education officer has mandated 32 stringent safety directives for all government schools in Panchkula. These new rules place direct accountability on school heads and teachers for student safety throughout the school day. Teachers are now required to arrive 15 minutes early, maintain classroom presence, and supervise students during assemblies and meal breaks.
Further measures include ensuring students move in orderly queues and are safely handed over to parents at dismissal. The directives also focus on creating a safe physical environment by removing hazardous objects from school premises. Schools must also monitor student behavior for signs of distress and contact parents or counselors when necessary, while teachers are prohibited from using personal mobile phones in classrooms.
