Panchkula, Nov. 5 -- In wake of the recent assault on a six-year-old girl by her schoolmate at a government school in Panchkula, the block education officer (BEO) has issued a 32-point safety directive to all government schools, making school heads and teachers accountable for students' safety during school hours.

Under the guidelines, teachers must report to school at least 15 minutes before the scheduled opening time. After marking attendance, they must proceed to their classrooms instead of sitting in the staffroom. Teachers without a scheduled class during a particular period must supervise overall discipline in the school.

Class teachers must accompany students to the morning assembly and ensure they move in queues. If a class teac...