Section 31: Free education for children with benchmark disabilities.

The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.Central Act · Act 49 of 2016

(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Rights of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (35 of 2009), every child with benchmark disability between the age of six to eighteen years shall have the right to free education in a neighbourhood school, or in a special school, of his choice.

(2) The appropriate Government and local authorities shall ensure that every child with benchmark disability has access to free education in an appropriate environment till he attains the age of eighteen years.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
Section	31
Marginal note	Free education for children with benchmark disabilities.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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