concessions to a dyslexic child in maharashtra
Here’s a clear summary of concessions available to a certified dyslexia child in Maharashtra (India) — based on the Maharashtra Board provisions and common practices under RPwD Act: 📌 1. Legal Basis Specific Learning Disability (SLD) — including dyslexia — is recognised under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (RPwD Act). A certified SLD child can get exam and educational concessions once the disability certificate is issued under this Act and submitted to the school and relevant board. � Dr T Srinivas Rajkumar MD 📌 2. State Board (Maharashtra Board) Concessions For children certified with SLD (such as dyslexia), the Maharashtra Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education provides the following exam and academic concessions: � LDExplained +1 🧠Extra Time 30 minutes extra in SSC (Class 10) board exams 1 hour extra in HSC (Class 12) board exams 📖 Language & Subject Exemptions Exemption from Third Language (e.g., Hindi/Marathi) at SSC — can be replaced with ...