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Guwahati: The decision to keep the schools and other educational students until August 31st came in from the government as a part of the guidelines for unlock phase 3. Given the increasing number of Coronavirus cases in the country, it was in the best interest of students to put a stay on the decision. However, the conversation regarding a tentative date for the reopening is being considered by many and it looks like the Assam government is keen on reopening them by September 2020.

As has been told by Assam Education and Health Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, they are keen on reopening of the educational institutions from September 1, 2020, however, it does depend on the decision made by the Centre and the guidelines that are issued next. Further, the instructions, as laid out by him, during a media interaction, also spoke about the necessity for the staff, teachers, and other employees of schools to get themselves tested for COVID-19 by the end of August 2020.

As per the guidelines and announcements made, a pre-routine will be chalked out for students, ensuring minimal personal interactions and crowds. While the school will remain shut for students up to class 4, those in other standards will be having them in breaks, ensuring not all students are in the school at the same time. In addition, the teachers and school staff will have to go through compulsory sample tests between August 23 to 30.

Rules laid down as per the government also suggest the presence of only 15 students at a time inside a class while colleges will be teaching final year students (for UG courses). However, a decision for post-graduate classes is yet to be made.

Before the final decision is made, the details regarding the upcoming events and decisions made will be informed, including the SOPs, schedules, etc. While all this will be taken care of, input from parents regarding operations and other concerns will also be taken into account before restarting schools.

Given that there is less time for the academic year now, both the higher secondary as well as secondary boards have been requested to rework the syllabus and eliminate certain parts, among other things.

While some important questions and concerns regarding the educational institutions were answered, Sarma also spoke about implementing the NEP 2020, working out new educational infrastructure in villages, and more.

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