Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act
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The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act is an Indian law that guarantees free, compulsory schooling for all children aged 6 to 14, aiming to make elementary education a fundamental right and improve its quality nationwide.
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How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act Context triple: [National Education Day in India, relatedTo, Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act]
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Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002
The Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 is a U.S. federal law that overhauled federal education research by creating the Institute of Education Sciences and emphasizing rigorous, evidence-based studies to inform education policy and practice.
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Basic Act on Education
The Basic Act on Education is Japan’s fundamental education law that sets out the guiding principles, goals, and framework for the country’s entire educational system.
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C.
Department of Education Organization Act
The Department of Education Organization Act is the U.S. federal law that reorganized education-related functions and established the United States Department of Education as a Cabinet-level agency.
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D.
Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993
The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 is an Indian law that establishes the framework for protecting and promoting human rights in the country, including the creation and powers of human rights commissions.
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Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 is a landmark U.S. federal law that greatly expanded federal funding and support for public K–12 education, particularly for disadvantaged students.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act Target entity description: The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act is an Indian law that guarantees free, compulsory schooling for all children aged 6 to 14, aiming to make elementary education a fundamental right and improve its quality nationwide.
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A.
Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002
The Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 is a U.S. federal law that overhauled federal education research by creating the Institute of Education Sciences and emphasizing rigorous, evidence-based studies to inform education policy and practice.
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B.
Basic Act on Education
The Basic Act on Education is Japan’s fundamental education law that sets out the guiding principles, goals, and framework for the country’s entire educational system.
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C.
Department of Education Organization Act
The Department of Education Organization Act is the U.S. federal law that reorganized education-related functions and established the United States Department of Education as a Cabinet-level agency.
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D.
Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993
The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 is an Indian law that establishes the framework for protecting and promoting human rights in the country, including the creation and powers of human rights commissions.
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E.
Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 is a landmark U.S. federal law that greatly expanded federal funding and support for public K–12 education, particularly for disadvantaged students.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Act of Parliament of India
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child rights law ⓘ education law ⓘ |
| ageGroupCovered | 6 to 14 years ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
improve quality of elementary education in India
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make elementary education a fundamental right ⓘ provide free and compulsory education to all children aged 6 to 14 years ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
aided schools
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government schools ⓘ local authority schools ⓘ specified categories of private unaided schools ⓘ |
| basedOnPrinciple | no child shall be deprived of education due to economic or social disadvantage ⓘ |
| beneficiary | all children aged 6 to 14 years in India ⓘ |
| country | India ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
access to schooling
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equity in education ⓘ quality of education ⓘ |
| implements | Article 21A of the Constitution of India ⓘ |
| includesProvision |
25 percent reservation in private unaided schools for disadvantaged children
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neighbourhood school concept ⓘ school management committees ⓘ |
| jurisdiction | Union of India ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| legalNature | justiciable right ⓘ |
| levelOfEducation | elementary education ⓘ |
| objective |
elimination of child labour through schooling
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universalization of elementary education ⓘ |
| obligates |
local authorities to ensure enrollment and attendance
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state to provide schooling facilities ⓘ |
| prohibits |
board examinations until completion of elementary education
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charging capitation fees ⓘ detention of children in the same class until completion of elementary education ⓘ expulsion of children from school until completion of elementary education ⓘ physical punishment and mental harassment of children ⓘ screening procedures for admission ⓘ |
| provides |
compulsory education
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free education ⓘ |
| relatesToRight | right to education ⓘ |
| requires |
minimum infrastructure in schools
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no child shall be denied admission due to late admission ⓘ no child shall be denied admission for lack of documents ⓘ non-discrimination in school admission ⓘ pupil-teacher ratio norms ⓘ qualified teachers ⓘ recognition of schools that meet specified norms and standards ⓘ special training for out-of-school children to bring them at par with their age-appropriate class ⓘ |
| sector | education ⓘ |
| shortName |
RTE Act
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Right to Education Act ⓘ |
| targetsGroup |
children from disadvantaged groups
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children from weaker sections ⓘ |
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Input
Subject: Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act Description of subject: The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act is an Indian law that guarantees free, compulsory schooling for all children aged 6 to 14, aiming to make elementary education a fundamental right and improve its quality nationwide.
Referenced by (5)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
National Education Day in India
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relatedTo
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Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act
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linked to: Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act
Department of Education, Government of Karnataka
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follows
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Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (as applicable in Karnataka)
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linked to: Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act
Education Department of Chhattisgarh
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follows
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Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009
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linked to: Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act
School Education Department, Government of Maharashtra
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implements
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Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (in Maharashtra)
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linked to: Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act