Bombay High Court Halts Transfer of Differently-Abled Students to Regular Schools
HC stays notices for shifting differently-abled students to regular schools
Hindustan Times
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The Bombay High Court has temporarily halted notices from zilla parishads mandating the transfer of students from special schools for the physically disabled to regular schools. This decision follows concerns from parents and educators about the challenges faced by these students in mainstream education without specialized support.
- 01The Bombay High Court stayed notices compelling transfers of physically disabled students to regular schools.
- 02The decision follows a petition from an educational trust running a special school in Pune.
- 03Concerns were raised about the lack of support for students transitioning to mainstream education.
- 04The court emphasized the importance of parental consent in such transfers.
- 05The state government was directed to renew licenses for special schools facing discontinuation.
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The Bombay High Court, located in Mumbai, has issued a stay on notices from various zilla parishads that required students from special schools for the physically disabled to be transferred to regular educational institutions. This ruling came after a petition from Namdevrao Mohol Vidya and Krida Pratishthan, a Pune-based educational trust operating a special school, which challenged the notices issued following a directive from Maharashtra's Divyang Welfare Department. The directive aimed to promote inclusive education under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, but raised concerns among parents and educators about the potential difficulties for students lacking specialized support. The court noted that such transfers could be counterproductive without a clear implementation plan and emphasized the necessity of considering the wishes of parents. Additionally, the court ordered the state government to renew the licenses of special schools, including the trust's school, and scheduled a follow-up hearing for June 17.
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The court's decision protects the rights of differently-abled students and ensures they receive the necessary support in education.
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