Special Educational Needs (Information) Act 2008
Act of ParliamentThis bill passed all stages in both Houses and received Royal Assent.
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Long title
A Bill to amend the Education Act 1996 in relation to the provision and publication of information about children who have special educational needs; and for connected purposes
Summary
<p>The Bill proposes to amend the Education Act 1996 in relation to the provision and publication of information about children who have special educational needs (SEN).</p><p><strong>Key areas</strong></p><ul><li>Seeks to highlight both the quality and efficiency of special educational needs support for children within schools and Local Education Authorities by ensuring the publication of outcomes for children with SEN. </li><li>Intends to assist in the rolling out of best practice by enabling a more informed assessment of special educational needs policies.<br></li></ul>
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading· Commons
5 December 2007 – 5 December 2007
- 2nd reading· Commons
1 February 2008 – 1 February 2008
- Committee stage· Commons
12 March 2008 – 12 March 2008
- Report stage· Commons
12 March 2008 – 12 March 2008
- 3rd reading· Commons
16 May 2008 – 16 May 2008
- 1st reading· Lords
19 May 2008 – 19 May 2008
- 2nd reading· Lords
13 June 2008 – 13 June 2008
- Order of Commitment discharged· Lords
1 July 2008 – 1 July 2008
- 3rd reading· Lords
7 July 2008 – 7 July 2008
- Royal Assent· Unassigned
21 July 2008 – 21 July 2008
Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 223.