With schools in Maharashtra set to reopen for all stds from December 1, parents’ consent will be of most importance, as per the Government Resolution issued on Monday evening. All teaching and non-teaching staff must be fully vaccinated, every school should be thoroughly cleaned and sanitised and should have a health clinic, stated the GR which is almost identical to the earlier GR issued when schools were allowed to open for Stds VIII to XII.

After the state Cabinet announced the reopening of schools last week, schools and parents were waiting for the GR with specific guidelines. The Health Directorate, too, issued the guidelines on Sunday. Now that the details are out, schools can start preparing for the safe return of the students and parents can expect consent surveys from their respective schools.