With the education department firm on its decision to shut down illegal and unrecognised schools across the state, an NGO has appealed to the government to frame a guideline for re-enrolment of displaced students without financial exploitation.

The Maharashtra State Student-Parent Teacher Federation expressed concerns about schools charging higher fees and flouting norms while admitting students affected by closures. The non-profit outfit has requested the state government to prepare a standard operating procedure (SOP) to streamline admission ofsuch pupils in authorised institutions.