Academic Calendar 2020-21 – Following the Govt.published textbooks, work books and hand books only for various classes – Certain instructions issued

he attention of the Regional Joint Directors of School Education and

District Educational Officers in the State is invited to the references cited and all

are you aware that, as per Section 12 (7)(a)&(b) in AP Educational Institutions

(Establishment, Recognition, Administration and Control of Schools) Rules, 1988

states that, “the textbooks, work books and the hand books shall be as

prescribed for various classes by the competent authorities from time to time.

The syllabus for various classes shall be approved and prescribed by the

competent authorities from time to time.

Further, as per Rule 10(3) & (4) in G.O.Ms.No.1, Dt-01-01-1994 states

that, the schools shall follow the syllabus and textbooks as prescribed by the

Government. This shall, however, not be applicable in respect schools affiliated

to Boards of Examinations other than the State Board, in which case, they would

follow the requirements of the concerned Board. That the instructions issued by

the competent authority in respect of curriculum, workbooks etc shall be

implemented.

Further, as per Section 29 of RTE Act, 2009 and Rule 25 of RTE Rules,

2011 the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) in the

capacity of the State Academic Authority has prescribed and developed the

textbooks, workbooks, handbooks for use of all students under all managements.

Instructions were already given to all Schools under all managements that the

Schools which have got recognition from Education department shall strictly

follow curriculum, syllabus, textbooks and pattern of examination system as

prescribed in the Academic Calendar.