Karnataka Schools reopened on August 23, 2021, for the students of Classes 9, 10 and PUC first and second year. The schools were closed due to the increase in corona cases that led to the imposition of lockdown across the state.
The education ministry has stated that the schools in districts with more than 2 Percent positivity rates will remain closed until further notice. The schools in districts of Dakshina Kannada (Mangaluru), Udupi, Hassan, Mysuru, Chikkamagaluru, Kodagu, Bengaluru Rural, Shivamogga, Chamarajanagar will not reopen today. The schools in other areas would reopen today only with 50% capacity.
The Karnataka State Secondary Education Board has ordered to strictly follow the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to all the schools and colleges. According to the SOPs released by the Karnataka State Government, it is mandatory for all the parents and staff to get vaccinated before they enter the campuses. The reopening of schools will take place under strict adherence to COVID 19 protocols.
The education ministry has announced that all the precautionary measures are taken to curtail the spread of infections. The school and college officials are strictly instructed to take at most care of the students and staff, failing the same disciplinary action will be taken against the institution. Random checks and surprise visits will be conducted by the authorities in the educational institutions to ensure all the safety instructions are followed strictly by the school authorities.
Despite strict safety measures and SOPs, the attendance has remained low in the schools as it is natural for parents to get worried. The education ministry also stated that there will be an increase in attendance in the schools in coming days, as many measures will be taken to build confidence among the parents and students to increase the attendance of the students.