State Act
Section 3. Marathi as a compulsory subject.
The Maharashtra Compulsory Teaching and Learning of Marathi Language in Schools Act, 2020
3. Marathi as a compulsory subject.— (1) Marathi language shall be taught as a compulsory subject from Standard I to X in all schools in the State commencing from the Academic Year 2020-21 in a phased manner, as specified in the Schedule. (2) The subject Marathi language shall be introduced at Standard I and Standard VI from the Academic Year 2020-21 and shall be extended for further classes progressively, as specified in the Schedule. (3) The assessment of student in the subject Marathi Language shall be conducted in all schools. (4) No restriction shall be imposed on speaking Marathi in the schools in the State either directly or indirectly. (5) No board or notice shall be displayed or campaign conducted in schools imposing restrictions on speaking Marathi language.