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1.3.22 “Manager” means an office-bearer of the management committee of the
School who acts as correspondent.

1.3.24 “Recognition” means formal recognition of school in accordance with the
provisions contained in the Right to Education Act and/or the Education Act
of the concerned State/UT Government/Administration

1.3.25 “No Objection Certificate” means a letter issued by the Education Depart-
ment of the State/Union Territory in respect of a school situated in the State/
Union Territory for Affiliation of the school to the Central Board of Secondary
Education (CBSE).

1.3.26 "Parents-Teachers Association” or “PTA” means an association of the
parents and teachers of a particular school.

1.3.28 “Session” means the period of twelve months duration, when instruction is
provided to the students, normally from April to March.

1.3.35 “Parent” means the same as defined in Section 2 of the Right to Education Act.

1.3.36 “Penalty” means a penalty imposed or purported to be imposed upon the
school under the provisions contained in these bye-laws. CHAPTER 1 : BASIC INFORMATION

1.2 Teacher Qualification:

Minimum levels of qualification have been laid down.

Clause Provision of the Clause of Affiliation Byelaws

5.1 The minimum qualifications for the teaching staff (including the Principal/
Vice-Principal/Head of school) should be in accordance with the following:

5.1.1 National Council for Teacher Education (Determination of Minimum Qual-
ifications for Persons to be recruited as Education Teachers and Physical Ed-
ucation Teachers in Pre-Primary, Primary, Upper Primary, Secondary, Senior
Secondary or Intermediate Schools or Colleges) Regulations as amended and
notified from time to time.

5.1.2 Minimum qualifications laid down in the Recruitment Rules for the teachers
by the Appropriate Government where the school is situated or the Recruit-
ment Rules for the teachers of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan or Navodaya
Vidyalaya Samiti.

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