Students In Maharashtra To Get More Sleep Now As Govt Plans Post 9-AM School Time
The Maharashtra government is planning to shift school timings for students up to Class 2. The government is planning to open schools up to Class 2 after 9 in the morning.?
It has appointed a committee of experts to make recommendations in this regard.?
Aim to ensure students get enough sleep?
The state believes that children require proper sleep and should not be compelled to sleep early.?
"In the education system, a new segment of pre-primary is coming up, which covers nursery, junior KG, senior KG, Class 1 and Class 2. The plan is to ensure that the students will not have to wake up very early and require sleep. For this, we have appointed a committee of expert pediatricians that will recommend to us the essential measures," State school education minister Kesarkar said on Tuesday.?
Sleep pattern has changed, says Governor?
The government decided to start school late after a recommendation by Governor Ramesh Bais, who had asked them to change school timings.?
"In recent times, the sleeping pattern of everyone has changed. Children stay awake even after midnight but have to get up early for school. This is the reason they do not get enough sleep. In this backdrop, the state government should consider changing school timings," said Governor Bais while addressing a gathering on December 5.?
"If the timings are changed from 7 am to 9 am, then the kids would be able to get proper sleep. The decision will be applicable to the schools of all boards from the next academic year," Kesarkar added.?
Kesarkar also noted that while the state government agreed with the Governor's views, the decision would take longer since they have to wait to get a report from the committee.The change would probably be applicable from the next academic year.?
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