TAT score required for recruitment of teachers, principal in minority run schools; Gujarat assembly passes a bill

Gandhinagar: Prescribed TAT score will be mandatory for appointment of teachers and principals in minority schools in the State. A bill proposing same was passed today by the State assembly.

Speaking on the bill, State education minister Bhupendrasinh Chudasama said the amendments in the bill are in accordance to the orders of the High Court and the Supreme Court.

A bill also proposes to cover minority organization run schools under the centralized system of selection of candidates for the posts of teachers and principals.

Another amendment in the bill proposes to recognise all secondary and Uttar Buniyadi schools that are approved by Stat government’s education department or other department or officials appointed by these departments. DeshGujarat