DSEK warns private schools against forcing teachers, students to attend school during summer break

Srinagar, June 26: Director School Education Kashmir (DSEK) on Thursday warned private schools for forcing teachers and students to attend schools during ongoing summer break, and clarified that action as per law will be taken if such practice was not stopped immediately.

“It has come to the notice of this Directorate that some private schools are asking the students and teachers to attend school during the ongoing summer vacation period on one or the other pretext”.

“This practice is a serious violation of established norms and guidelines, and it undermines the very purpose of these essential breaks,” reads a circular issued by DSEK, adding “Therefore, in view of the above, all recognised private schools are hereby directed to ensure that no student or teacher shall be compelled to attend school or participate in any academic or extra-curricular activities during the officially declared summer vacation period”.

“Any deviation from these circular instructions shall be viewed seriously and invite action as per law on the subject,” the circular added.