A Bill to make provision about the access to education, school admissions and support for special educational needs, with particular reference to children diagnosed with autism; and for connected purposes
The School Admissions (Special Educational Needs) Bill aims to improve access to education, admissions and the support available for children with special educational needs, with particular reference to autism. It sets out how schools and local authorities should provide the right support to meet these children's needs. In short, it seeks clearer rules to help SEN pupils get suitable education and help they require.
The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons; if it progresses, it would move to committee stage for detailed scrutiny.
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This Bill was expected to have its second reading debate on Friday 12 May 2017.
However, as a General Election has now been called and Parliament will be dissolved from 3 May 2017, the Bill falls and no further action will be taken.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
