Education (Scotland) Act 1996

Interpretation of Part I

21 Interpretation of Part I

In this Part of this Act, unless the context otherwise requires—

• “degree” means a degree which is awarded by any university or institution specified as competent to grant such a degree by virtue of section 48 of the [1992 c. 37.] Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 1992;

• “enactment” includes an enactment contained in a subordinate instrument whether passed or made before or after the coming into force of this Act;

• “existing bodies” has the meaning given by section 17(2) of this Act;

• “financial year” means such period as the Secretary of State may from time to time determine;

• “SCOTVEC dissolution date” has the meaning given by section 19(3)(b) of this Act;

• “SEB dissolution date” has the meaning given by section 19(3)(a) of this Act;

• “special educational needs” has the meaning given by section 1(5)(d) of the [1980 c. 44.] Education (Scotland) Act 1980;

• “SQA” means the Scottish Qualifications Authority;

• “SQA qualification” means any qualification devised or awarded by SQA;

• “transfer date” has the meaning given by section 17(1) of this Act;

• “transitional period” has the meaning given by section 20(2) of this Act;

• “winding down period” has the meaning given by section 19(2) of this Act.