# Indian state school media access restrictions > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indian-state-school-media-access-restrictions > Updated: 2026-08-22T18:23:26.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. The Haryana government has implemented a directive regulating the entry of outsiders and media into government schools. Under these rules, external individuals cannot enter school premises without written authorization from the principal. To address student and teacher safety, the order prohibits unauthorized photography, video recording, interviews, audio recordings, and live streaming of students and staff. Visitors must sign a register and are restricted from entering classrooms, laboratories, libraries, toilets, or playgrounds without a principal or teacher present. Violators may face legal action under various acts, including the BNS, POCSO, JJ Act, and IT Act. Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda defended the decision, stating that schools are “national heritage sites” and that the primary concern is child safety. He emphasized that visits should be coordinated with local School Management Committees, village heads, or panchayat representatives to ensure accountability. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-22: Haryana government restricts media access to state schools The Haryana government has restricted media and outsider access to government schools, requiring principal approval and prohibiting unauthorized filming to ensure student safety. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/haryana-government-restricts-media-access-to-state-schools ### 2026-08-17: Rajasthan government restricts media and outsider entry in schools Rajasthan's Education Minister clarified that new restrictions on media and outsider entry in government schools aim to protect student privacy, amid political criticism regarding school transparency. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rajasthan-restricts-entry-to-government-schools-amid-infrastructure-campaign --- Cite as: Indian state school media access restrictions. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/indian-state-school-media-access-restrictions