Education
Section 4 of the Goa Children's Act, 2003 deals with education. That State shall endeavor to promote holistic education.
(1) That State shall endeavor to promote holistic education. Universal application of joyful learning processes should be ensured.
(2) The State accepts the concept of zero rejection for children. No child shall therefore be denied admission to any school on any ground including that the name of the father is not available; the absence of relevant documentation; the child is suffering from HIV or AIDS; belongs to marginalized communities; suffers from any illness or that the child is differently abled. (3)17[Counseling facilities by trained personnel shall be provided to the child in all schools];
(4) All schools 18[shall preferably include] child rights and gender justice in their curriculum and at least 48 hours of instruction every year shall be exclusively devoted to teaching and discussing all matters related to these. The duties of the child should also be discussed during these sessions. This will apply to all students from Standard V and above.
(5) The school curriculum 19[shall preferably also include] health awareness including malaria, AIDS, personal hygiene, nutrition, family life education, communicable diseases, alcoholism, substance abuse, 20[sexuality education,] etc. irrespective of the stream of education. This will apply to all students from Standard V and above.
(6) Health applied education towards holistic health shall be 21[preferably] included in all schools with, among other things, yoga, pranayama and meditation, in the physical education curriculum. This will apply to all students.
(7) All schools shall have 22[ ] mechanism such as School Parliament to foster participatory democratic processes. This will apply to all students from Standard VIII and above.
(8) The Government 23[shall strive to work] towards the goal of universal elementary education and eradication of child illiteracy within a period of 24[seven years] from the commencement of this Act. The State shall prepare a comprehensive Plan of Action for achieving this which may include provision for alternate schooling including non-formal education, vocational and livelihood- skills training, and shall create the necessary infrastructure and an enabling environment in order to realise the goal.
(9) The State shall lay down guidelines for early childhood care and education and for all pre-school educational institutions for children, including registration and regulation of standards.
(10) Every school shall have safe drinking water, toilet facilities and adequate physical infrastructure 25[including barrier free access].
(11) Every school shall be equipped with appropriate and adequate teaching aids.
(12) Corporal punishment is banned in all schools.
(13) The State shall, in the manner prescribed, provide support to all children with disabilities and challenges.
(14) A participatory evaluation and learning process rather than the exam system based on learning by rote and ensuring that all children have attained minimum levels of learning should be evolved. 26[(15) Any contravention or non-adherence of the provisions of this section shall be dealt with by the Competent Authority only and shall be punishable with a fine which may extend to Rs. 50,000/ -. ]
Section 4, The Goa Children's Act, 2003 (Act 18 of 2003).
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Questions about Section 4
What does Section 4 of the Goa Children's Act deal with?
Section 4 of the Goa Children's Act is headed "Education". That State shall endeavor to promote holistic education.
How do I find court cases under Section 4 of the Goa Children's Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Goa Children's Act 4, section 4 Goa Children's Act, section 4 of the Goa Children's Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 4 of the Goa Children's Act, and has it changed?
3 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.
When was the Goa Children's Act enacted?
Goa Children's Act was enacted in 2003 as Act 18 of 2003. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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