What is Inclusive Education? —_—_—_—_—_———<—$ Inclusive education is a process of removing barriers and enabling all students, including previously excluded groups, to learn and participate effectively within general school systems. Contd.. Inclusive Education of the Disabled at Secondary Stage (IEDSS, 2009-10): The scheme aims at enabling all students with disabilities, after completing e/ght years of elementary schooling, to pursue further four years of secondary schooling in an inclusive and enabling environment. Key Provisions for Inclusive Education Constitution of India : + Article 45: Free and compulsory education for all children up to 14 years, changed to ECCE up to 6 years age (86” amendment of Constitution) * Article 21 A: Right to Education Act, 2009- Fundamental right of all children aged 6-14 to get equitable, free and quality education | rThe Integrated Education for Disabled Children Scheme,(IEDC) launched in December, 1974 Replaced by IEDSS(2009- 10) >The District Primary Education Programme , 1994 vr +The National Policy on Education, 1986 dl +The Project Integrated Education for th Disabled(PIED), launched in 1987 = % ce Ta | Ath ORTE - Free & Compulsory Education of all up to 14 yrs. Persons with Disabilities Act 1995 Provides access to free education in an appropriate environment for children with disabilities till they attain the age of 18yrs. Constitutional Provi —___-