NationalFriday, 8 May 2026·https://testbook.com/current-affairs/08-may-2026-daily-current-affairs
School Management Committee Guidelines 2026 launched by Union Education Ministry
The Education Ministry launched SMC Guidelines 2026 on 6 May 2026 to strengthen community participation in school governance under RTE Act Section 21.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 6 May 2026, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched the School Management Committee Guidelines 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
Key specifics
- The guidelines are issued by the Department of School Education & Literacy under the Ministry of Education.
- They aim to cover nearly 15 lakh schools nationwide in line with NEP 2020.
- School Management Committees are mandated under Section 21 of the RTE Act, 2009.
- At least 75% of SMC members must be parents or guardians of students.
- The framework links SMCs with the Vidyanjali initiative and focuses on child safety, mental wellness and CWSN support.
Exam lens
Polity and education governance question, SMC Guidelines 2026, Section 21 of RTE Act 2009, 75% parents, NEP 2020, Vidyanjali; TNPSC may ask the legal basis and launch venue.