Follow FFRC Fee Regulations: CEO Rajouri to School Heads
Directs Use of JKBOSE Textbooks, No Forced Uniform Purchases
Rajouri, Mar 10 (JKNS): The Chief Education Officer (CEO) Rajouri has issued a circular directing all private schools in the district to ensure transparency and compliance with government regulations.
As per the circular, a copy of which lies with news agency JKNS, private schools must adhere to the Fee Fixation and Regulation Committee (FFRC) structure for 2025-26. They are prohibited from charging unauthorized fees, and the FFRC-approved fee structure must be publicly displayed on school notice boards.
The circular further mandates that only JKBOSE-prescribed textbooks shall be used, and schools cannot force parents to buy books from specific vendors. Additionally, no school can change its uniform without prior approval, and parents must have the freedom to purchase uniforms from any shop.
Regarding admissions, the circular states that only authorized and recognized classes shall be run, warning that unrecognized institutions will face strict action. To ensure compliance, district and zonal-level committees will conduct surprise inspections, and violators will be dealt with as per the law. (JKNS)
