President Dr Arif Alvi Tuesday gave assent to the Trained Paramedical Staff Facility Bill, 2023, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
Under the Bill, the availability of trained paramedical staff to provide first aid to children in public and private schools of Islamabad has been made mandatory, said a press release issued by the President House press wing.
All the private schools in Islamabad will ensure the availability of paramedical staff in their premises to provide medical assistance to the children who need it.
The federal government will ensure the availability of paramedical staff in all government schools to provide medical assistance to the children.
In case of violation, a fine of up to Rs 100,000 after the first warning, and imprisonment for up to six months thereafter can be imposed.
The president approved the Bill under the article 75 of the constitution.