Secure 16 to 19 Academies Act 2026
Act of ParliamentThis bill passed all stages in both Houses and received Royal Assent.
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Long title
A Bill to make provision about the notice period for termination of funding agreements for secure 16 to 19 Academies; to make provision about the Secretary of State’s duty to consider the impact on existing educational institutions when it is proposed to establish or expand a secure 16 to 19 Academy; and to alter the consultation question required when it is proposed to establish or expand a secure 16 to 19 Academy.
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading· Commons
21 October 2024 – 21 October 2024
- 2nd reading· Commons
16 May 2025 – 16 May 2025
- Committee stage· Commons
2 July 2025 – 2 July 2025
- Report stage· Commons
11 July 2025 – 11 July 2025
- 3rd reading· Commons
- 1st reading· Lords
14 July 2025 – 14 July 2025
- 2nd reading· Lords
24 October 2025 – 24 October 2025
- Order of Commitment discharged· Lords
13 January 2026 – 13 January 2026
- 3rd reading· Lords
30 January 2026 – 30 January 2026
- Royal Assent· Unassigned
12 February 2026 – 12 February 2026
Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 3810.