Despite letter from Centre, DSEL yet to act against school that allegedly denied admission to child suffering from ‘mild hyperactivity’

Over a month after the Union Ministry of Education sent a letter to the Department of School Education and Literacy (DSEL), Karnataka to verify and take appropriate action against a private school that allegedly denied admission in class 2 to a child suffering from mild hyperactivity, the department is yet to take any action.

The letter from the Union Government dated May 15 stated that the grievance of the parents of the child highlights the need to ensure that schools adopt inclusive education practices, provide equal access to the right to education, and eliminate any form of discrimination or victimisation of children based on their abilities. The letter sought an action taken report at the earliest.