Punjab Orders 24-Hour Duty at Under-Construction Schools

The District Education Authority in Layyah has implemented a new safety measure by mandating 24-hour staff duty at under-construction schools following the reported death of a fourth-grade student. Under the new protocol, Class IV employees will rotate in three eight-hour shifts to ensure continuous coverage. Schools without Class IV staff will designate teachers to the same shifts.

In addition to increased staffing, school administrations have been instructed to restrict access to all construction zones to prevent students from being exposed to potential safety hazards. This directive has been extended to Government High School Charrar and Aleel Khas, among other construction sites. The Chief Executive Officer of Education will monitor staff attendance via video calls after regular hours, and field officers have been assigned to visit under-construction schools to ensure compliance with the new safety guidelines.