Section 20 in Tamil Nadu Right of Children to free and Compulsory Education Rules, 2011
20. Curriculam and Evaluation Procedure.
(1)While laying down the curriculum and evaluation procedure for elementary education, the academic authority shall,-(a)formulate the relevant and age appropriate syllabus and text books and other learning materials;(b)develop in - service teacher training design;(c)prepare guidelines for putting into practice comprehensive and continuous evaluation;(d)develop performance indicators for the individuals and institutions along with accountability criteria towards children's learning levels;(e)undertake periodic performance appraisal of individuals and institutions; and(f)commission and undertake researches / studies on policies, programmes, curriculum, learning outcomes of children, etc.(2)The academic authority shall design and implement a process of holistic school quality assessment on a regular basis.
