New Delhi: A decision on the Right to Education (RTE) Bill, which promises free and compulsory education to children between 6-14 years, is likely to be taken today by the Union Cabinet.

The Bill is likely to be passed in the coming session of Parliament where it will be listed.

The Bill has gone to the Cabinet as it could not be listed in Parliament after the changes suggested by the standing committee were integrated in it.

"The RTE Bill was already cleared by the Cabinet but since it could not be tabled, it came back to the Cabinet. It's a routine matter," a source said.

If RTE becomes law, it will empower the seven-year-old 86th constitutional amendment that made free and compulsory education a fundamental right.

The RTE Bill sets down guidelines for States and the Centre to execute and enforce this right.