{"id":4779,"date":"2025-01-02T13:56:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-02T08:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/educations.pk\/blog\/?p=4779"},"modified":"2025-01-02T13:56:00","modified_gmt":"2025-01-02T08:56:00","slug":"punjab-public-schools-to-open-doors-for-children-with-disabilities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/educations.pk\/blog\/2025\/01\/02\/punjab-public-schools-to-open-doors-for-children-with-disabilities\/","title":{"rendered":"Punjab Public Schools to Open Doors for Children with Disabilities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In a step toward inclusive education, the <a href=\"https:\/\/educations.pk\/blog\/2024\/09\/11\/punjab-government-starts-student-lifesavers-initiative\/\">Punjab government<\/a> has decided to allow children with mild physical disabilities to enroll in public schools, official sources reveal.<\/p>\n<p>Under this new policy, students with minor disabilities will have the opportunity to attend nearby public schools. 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