A Bill to make provision about education and training of children with autism and Asperger's syndrome; and for connected purposes
House of Commons
16 October 2008
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The Education (Children with Autism) Bill aims to set out how children with autism and Asperger’s syndrome should be educated and trained, and to clarify the roles of schools and local authorities in providing appropriate support. It includes provisions for related matters that help autistic pupils access quality education. The bill focuses on improving education and training for these children and ensuring better coordination with other services.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. The next stages would typically involve detailed scrutiny in committee, followed by further readings, before potentially moving to the House of Lords if it passes the Commons.
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16 Jan 2008
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