Education and Training (Young People with Autism) Bill

Key Points

• The Secretary of State would be required to make provision for education and training for young people with autism and Asperger’s syndrome.
• It would also seek to ensure work opportunities for those young people.
• The bill includes related purposes to support the transition from education to work.
• Originating in the Commons, it has reached the 2nd reading (first reading was on 1 November 2011).
• Policy areas associated with the bill include Education, Transport and Technology.

Progress

The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons; the first reading was completed on 1 November 2011.