Overview

• Select Committee-backed changes raise the coverage threshold from 50 to 100 students and cut fines to ₹50,000 for a first violation and ₹2 lakh for a second, with cancellation for subsequent breaches.
• The framework retains mandatory registration for covered centres, a state oversight authority chaired by the Higher Education secretary, safety and fire codes, and compulsory counselling and psychological support.
• The draft excludes centres with fewer than 100 students from the law’s ambit, and it leaves out the Union guideline that bars enrolment below age 16, according to the latest version reported.
• Opposition MLAs and parents’ groups argue the bill sidesteps stronger suicide-prevention measures, could encourage inspector raj, overburdens district collectors, and lacks time limits for registrations or clear parental accountability.
• Fee provisions would curb arbitrary charges, allow instalments, and require refunds within 10 days if a student withdraws, as the government prepares to table the amended bill in the Monsoon session this week.