ABE unsure about govt8217;s statement on Pre-School Act

However, the ABE has received no official directives from the state government on the present status of the Pre-school Act. Consequently, no decision has been taken by the Bishops of Maharashtra either, said ABE secretary, Father Denis Pereira. Till then, admissions to Catholic schools, which are under the ABE, will not begin.

The secretary to school education, Rameshchandra Kanade told Express Newsline that the government has not issued any directives as yet. Advocate General Sawant reportedly said the state government has decided to postpone the implementation of the Act, leaving schools free to admit students as they did last year. According to Mantralaya sources, Advocate Sawant8217;s statement hasn8217;t been understood completely. The Act is not in operation, and as and when it will be implemented, admissions which have already been will not be disturbed, claimed sources.

School Education Minister Sudhir Joshi has reiterated that the Act8217;s implementation will depend on the support of his party MLAs.