Hyderabad, Jan. 20 -- In a meeting with HyderabadSchools Parents Association (HSPA) and the Private Schools ManagementAssociations, Telangana education minister Sabitha Indra Reddyon Tuesday, said that in-person classes are not mandatory.

On January 11,the Telanganagovernment announced the reopening of schoolsfor students in Class 9, 10 and intermediate level following which the parents unionquestioned the decision. They argued that if the judiciary is notattending physical hearings, then how can schools open for physical classes, putting students at risk.

The parents then requested the minister to ensure that both teaching and non-teaching staff undergoes COVID test and only the non-infected staff be allowed to attend the school.

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