AP G.O.Ms.No.20 – Amendments to RTE Rules 2025
Issued by: Government of Andhra Pradesh, School Education (Prog.I) Department
Date: 13 May 2025
Subject:
Amendments to Andhra Pradesh Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Rules, 2010 – Notification Issued
G.O. References:
- G.O.Ms.No.20, dt. 03.03.2011
- G.O.Ms.No.130, dt. 09.09.2011
- G.O.Ms.No.41, dt. 19.06.2013
- G.O.Ms.No.50, dt. 01.10.2020
- G.O.Ms.No.85, dt. 24.12.2021
- G.O.Ms.No.129, dt. 15.07.2022
- G.O.Ms.No.31, dt. 24.03.2023
- G.O.Ms.No.38, dt. 22.04.2023
- G.O.Ms.No.37, dt. 25.11.2024
- G.O.Ms.No.19, dt. 13.05.2025
- Letter from DSE, Rc.No.13/94/2025-EST3, dt. 06.05.2025
Key Highlights of Amendments:
- Updated Definitions:
- Elementary School: Classes I to VIII including all existing formats.
- Neighbourhood Area:
- 1 km for Foundational / Primary schools (PP1 to Class V)
- 3 km for Upper Primary / High schools (Classes VI to VIII)
- Transport Allowance:
- To children aged 6–14 where school is unavailable within prescribed distance.
- 1 km – For Foundational / Primary Schools
- 3 km – For Upper Primary / High Schools
- School Upgradation Provision:
- Primary schools (PP1–V) may be upgraded to include Classes VI–VIII
- Existing Upper Primary Schools (I–VII) will include Class VIII
- School Management Committee (SMC):
- One SMC for schools having PP1 to Class X or XII
- SMC will function perpetually; vacancies to be filled as required
- Authorization by MEO/DEO depending on school level
- Updated Forms in Appendix:
- Separate classification for teachers in:
- Foundational / Basic / Model Primary Schools
- Upper Primary Schools
- Separate classification for teachers in:
Instructions for Implementation:
- Director of School Education, AP
- State Project Director, Samagra Shiksha
- Director, SCERT, AP
Issued By:
Kona Sasidhar
Secretary to Government
Published In:
Extraordinary issue of Andhra Pradesh Gazette dated 13-05-2025
Tags:
AP RTE 2025, G.O.Ms.No.20, AP School Education, RTE Amendments, School Restructuring in Andhra Pradesh