School Uniforms Bill

A Bill to require school governing bodies to implement affordability policies when setting school uniform requirements; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

15 March 2019

In Plain English

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This Bill would require school governing bodies to implement affordability policies when setting uniform requirements. It aims to keep uniform costs reasonable for families and to reduce financial barriers to obtaining uniforms. The provisions connect to broader aims of fair access to education.

Key Points

Governing bodies must implement affordability policies when deciding on school uniform requirements.
The policies are intended to keep uniform costs affordable and reduce financial hardship for families.
The Bill originated in the House of Commons and is currently at the Second Reading stage in the Commons.
It forms part of education policy and addresses cost barriers related to school uniforms.

Progress

First reading in the Commons occurred on 5 November 2018; the bill is now at the Second Reading stage.

Who is affected?

Pupils who wear school uniformsParents and carers of pupilsSchool governing bodiesSchool staff involved in setting or enforcing uniform policies

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

5 Nov 2018

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

1st readingLords

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3rd readingLords

Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - School Uniforms

1 Jan 1970

This Bill has been withdrawn.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.