Kerala mandates police verification for aided school staff appointments
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The Kerala Department of General Education has mandated police verification for all teaching and non-teaching staff appointments in aided schools to prevent the hiring of individuals with criminal records.
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- The Kerala Department of General Education issued an order requiring police background checks for all new aided school employees.
- This policy aims to block individuals involved in criminal cases from employment in the education sector.
- Authorities must now include police verification reports in the documentation submitted for appointment approval.
- The state government intends to amend the Kerala Education Rules to codify these requirements.
What to watch next
- Final implementation of amendments to the Kerala Education Rules.
- Integration of the National Sex Offenders Registry checks for staff roles involving children.
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