Schools to reopen in T.N. for classes 1 to 8 on November 1

Schools to reopen in T.N. for classes 1 to 8 on November 1

Decision is based on inputs from experts, says CM

29/09/2021

Back to school: Standard operating procedure must be strictly followed in schools.

Special CorrespondentCHENNAI

The Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday allowed in-person classes for students of classes 1 to 8 from November 1. The standard operating procedure issued in this regard must be strictly followed, it said.

In a statement, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin said the decision was based on the inputs from medical experts, educationists and parents.

Students of classes 9 to 12 have already been attending in-person classes.

The experts had contended that students of classes 1 to 8 were under immense stress and experienced a gap in learning as they did not attend in-person classes and remained at home for several months because of the COVID-19 restrictions, Mr. Stalin said.

The School Education Department would make preliminary arrangements for the resumption of in-person classes. He said the lockdown would be in place in the State till 6 a.m. on October 31.