Gujarat has introduced stricter school entry regulations to strengthen student safety, protect children’s privacy, and improve accountability within educational institutions. Under the new guidelines, external visitors must obtain prior written permission from the principal or head of the institution before entering school premises, with an exception for government officials duly authorised to perform their official duties. The Education Department issued the circular on October 21, 2026, outlining measures for primary, secondary, and higher secondary educational institutions. The instructions also require visitors to record their details in the school visitor register and restrict unauthorised photography, videography, interviews, audio recording, and live…