Tamil Nadu Minister Moves Resolution to Exempt TET for Teachers Appointed Before August 2010
- The Tamil Nadu Assembly passed a resolution to exempt government teachers appointed before August 23, 2010, from the mandatory Teacher Eligibility Test permanently to protect their job security and benefits.
- The resolution targets over 3.28 lakh experienced teachers with 15 to 20 years of service who are affected by the Supreme Court order requiring them to pass the TET to retain their jobs and benefits.
- The Assembly called on the Union government to amend Section 23 of the Right to Education Act 2009 and to issue NCTE guidelines to ensure exemption and continuation of promotions and service benefits for these teachers.
- The resolution received unanimous support from multiple political parties including DMK, AIADMK, CPI, CPI, and PMK in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, highlighting consensus on protecting experienced teachers' livelihoods.
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TN assembly seeks TET exemption for 3.28 lakh teachers
The Tamil Nadu Assembly has unanimously passed a resolution urging the Union Government to grant a permanent exemption from the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) for government teachers appointed before August 23, 2010. This move aims to protect the job security and benefits of over 3.28 lakh experienced educators who face the risk of losing their positions due to the mandatory TET requirement.
3.28 lakh Tamil Nadu teachers face job risk over TET, state seeks permanent exemption
Piloting the resolution, the Minister said approximately 3,28,701 government school teachers across the state will be affected by the Teacher Eligibility Test requirement as they face the risk of losing their job benefits or their positions if they do not pass the exam.
TN Assembly Passes Resolution Seeking TET Exemption; Urges Centre To Amend RTE Act
The Tamil Nadu Assembly has passed a resolution seeking a complete and permanent exemption from the Teacher Eligibility Test for teachers appointed prior to August 23, 2010. The state government has urged the Central Government to amend Section 23 of the Right to Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009. This step aims to safeguard the job security, long-term service, livelihood, and promotional benefits of senior teachers nearing ret…
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DMK leader and former School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi on Tuesday moved a resolution in the Assembly urging the Centre to grant complete exemption to the state from the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET).
Raj Mohan Introduced a Proposal in the Assembly Demanding Exemption of Tamil Nadu Teachers From TET.
The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly has taken a major step in the interest of long-serving teachers. School Education Minister Raj Mohan introduced a resolution demanding complete and permanent exemption from the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) for teachers appointed before August 23, 2010. The Legislative Assembly urged the central government to make the necessary legal amendments to Section 23 of the Right to Education Act, 2009, and to issue c…
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