Bare Act

The Gujarat Compulsory Primary Education Act, 1961

This law establishes a framework for mandatory and free primary education across Gujarat. It empowers local authorities to create and implement targeted schemes making schooling compulsory for children between six and fourteen years old within designated areas. Parents and legal guardians are obligated to ensure their children attend approved schools, unless valid exemptions apply, such as physical disability, mental illness, or the absence of accessible mother-tongue instruction. To enforce attendance, local authorities may issue formal attendance orders and impose fines on non-compliant parents or individuals who employ children during school hours. This legislation ensures foundational education access for all children.

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