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Tamil Nadu Assembly passes resolution seeking TET exemption for veteran teachers

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  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • Hindustan Times India · Centre-right · HT Media (KK Birla group)

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The Tamil Nadu Assembly adopted a resolution on Tuesday to fully and permanently exempt government teachers appointed before August 23, 2010, from clearing the mandatory Teacher Eligibility Test (TET). School Education Minister A Rajmohan stated that approximately 328,701 teachers face the risk of losing their positions or job benefits if they are required to pass the exam. The resolution urges the Union Government to amend Section 23 of the Right to Education Act 2009 and update NCTE guidelines to ensure these educators retain their livelihoods and promotions without obstruction.

Minister Rajmohan noted that many of the affected teachers have served for 15 to 20 years without interruption. He explained that a recent Supreme Court ruling held that current teachers must clear the TET to be promoted or risk losing their jobs. The resolution was passed by a voice vote with support from members of the DMK, AIADMK, CPI, and PMK. During the proceedings, DMK member E V Velu suggested that these issues would not have occurred if education were under the state list.

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The report focused on the risk to teachers' livelihoods and the specific legislative requests made to the Union Government.
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The report provided additional political context regarding the voice vote and the debate over whether education should be under the state list.

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