Secure 16 to 19 Academies Act 2026

Act of Parliament

This bill passed all stages in both Houses and received Royal Assent.

Originated in CommonsCurrently in UnassignedUpdated 16 February 2026

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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

  1. 1st reading· Commons

    21 October 2024 – 21 October 2024

  2. 2nd reading· Commons

    16 May 2025 – 16 May 2025

  3. Committee stage· Commons

    2 July 2025 – 2 July 2025

  4. Report stage· Commons

    11 July 2025 – 11 July 2025

  5. 3rd reading· Commons
  6. 1st reading· Lords

    14 July 2025 – 14 July 2025

  7. 2nd reading· Lords

    24 October 2025 – 24 October 2025

  8. Order of Commitment discharged· Lords

    13 January 2026 – 13 January 2026

  9. 3rd reading· Lords

    30 January 2026 – 30 January 2026

  10. Royal Assent· Unassigned

    12 February 2026 – 12 February 2026

Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 3810.