Schools failing to implement child-safety guidelines, says SHRC amid attacks

VIJAYAWADA The State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) on Monday (November 9, 2026) stated that many educational institutions are not following the stipulated manual for safety and security of children. The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) developed a manual on safety and security of children in schools, which remained on paper only.

Even though several guidelines were issued by the government and the courts on child safety, no measures were taken by the schools or the authorities concerned, it stated. The SHRC highlighted that the Director of School Education, Andhra Pradesh, had issued instructions in August 2025 directing the Regional Joint Directors (RJDs) and the District Education Officers (DEOs) to strengthen security and take steps to prevent unauthorised entry of unauthorised persons into schools without prior permission from the heads of the institutions.

But, many schools have not implemented these guidelines. it added.