State govt allows resumption of online classes with new set of temporary rules

Bengaluru: The State government issued a fresh order allowing schools to continue with online classes for children of all classes. However, it will be followed only until an expert committee submits its report.

The order by the state government stated that online classes [synchronous] can be conducted for 30 to 45 minutes not exceeding two periods per day. Classes must be conducted on alternate days [only three days in a week].

As per the order, the educational institutions are also allowed to conduct 30-minute online classes for LKG and UKG kids under parental supervision only. It also states that students studying in classes 6 to 8 can have 30 to 45 minutes online classes [two periods] not exceeding five days a week.

For students of classes 9 to 10, the limit is set to 30 to 45 minutes of classes, not exceeding four periods per day. Online classes can be conducted five days a week for them.