The teacher, identified as Reena Rathore, allegedly assaulted the student inside her office. The incident came to light after a video of the act surfaced on social media, prompting action from the education department.
The state informed the court that an advisory panel has been formed to examine complaints on school fees, uniforms, and related charges; parents can file grievances directly with the committee for redressal.
Schools will remain closed in Konaseema and Eluru districts on October 28 and 29. Kakinada administration has also declared holiday for schools on October 27 to 31.
Over 20,800 teachers are posted in schools with zero students, with Telangana and Madhya Pradesh following West Bengal. Several states have merged schools to optimise resources, while UP plans to derecognise institutions that remain persistently empty.
The General Education Minister said he personally learned about the poor conditions of some athletes' homes, including those of gold medal winners and record-setters.
Officers at the panchayat and urban cluster levels have also been asked to inspect two schools each under their jurisdiction, about 22,500 schools in all, and submit reports to district education officers.