No Detention Policy — Amendments

Amendment	Year	Description	Impact
RTE Amendment Act	2019	The RTE (Amendment) Act 2019 modified Section 16 to allow states the flexibility to conduct regular examinations in Classes V and VIII and detain students who fail, provided adequate remedial instruction and additional opportunity for re-examination are given within two months.	This amendment marked a significant policy shift, allowing states to balance the no-detention approach with academic accountability. It led to several states reintroducing detention with safeguards, reflecting the ongoing tension between access and quality in elementary education.