Punjab Orders Strict Action Against Unregistered Schools
The School Education Department in Punjab, Pakistan, has announced stringent enforcement measures to ensure the mandatory registration of private schools across the province. Directives have been issued to all deputy commissioners and Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of Education, requiring them to submit comprehensive details regarding both registered and unregistered educational institutions within their respective districts. Authorities are mandated to provide a full compliance report, including details on fines recovered from non-compliant schools, within seven days. Furthermore, the department has made building fitness certificates compulsory for all public and private schools to guarantee student safety and adherence to structural standards. These certificates must be obtained from the Communication and Works (C&W) Department. The government warns that institutions failing to comply with these registration and safety regulations will face strict legal action and penalties. This initiative aims to regulate the education sector more effectively and ensure that all operating schools meet necessary safety and administrative criteria.
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Punjab Orders Strict Action Against Unregistered Schools
The School Education Department in Punjab, Pakistan, has announced stringent enforcement measures to ensure the mandatory registration of private schools across the province. Directives have been issued to all deputy commissioners and Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of Education, requiring them to submit comprehensive details regarding both registered and unregistered educational institutions within their respective districts. Authorities are mandated to provide a full compliance report, including details on fines recovered from non-compliant schools, within seven days. Furthermore, the department has made building fitness certificates compulsory for all public and private schools to guarantee student safety and adherence to structural standards. These certificates must be obtained from the Communication and Works (C&W) Department. The government warns that institutions failing to comply with these registration and safety regulations will face strict legal action and penalties. This initiative aims to regulate the education sector more effectively and ensure that all operating schools meet necessary safety and administrative criteria.
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