The recent amendments to the Right to Education (RTE) Act have caused confusion among parents and educators due to a lack of clarity regarding fee reimbursement for students who fail in Std V and VIII. Under the new provisions introduced by the Maharashtra government, students who fail exams in these grades will be required to repeat the same class, even if given another opportunity to pass. Parents of students from economically weaker sections (EWS), who secured admission under the 25 per cent quota, expressed concern over their ability to afford the fees if their child must repeat a grade.

Changes in RTE Act 2009