[F116BAvailability of qualifications through the medium of GaelicS
(1)In exercising its function of devising qualifications, [F2Qualifications Scotland] must ensure that these qualifications include an appropriate number and range of qualifications available through the medium of the Gaelic language.
(2)In deciding what is an appropriate number and range of qualifications for the purpose of subsection (1), [F2Qualifications Scotland] must—
(a)seek advice from—
(i)the Scottish Ministers,
(ii)Bòrd na Gàidhlig,
(iii)such other persons with expertise or an interest in the Gaelic language as [F3Qualifications Scotland] considers appropriate,
(b)have regard to—
(i)any advice received in response to a request under paragraph (a),
(ii)any information [F3Qualifications Scotland] has about the demand for qualifications in particular subjects or at particular levels.]
Textual Amendments
F1Ss. 16B, 16C and cross-heading inserted (30.11.2025) by Scottish Languages Act 2025 (asp 10), ss. 23(2), 48(2); S.S.I. 2025/348, reg. 2, sch.
F2Words in s. 16B substituted (1.2.2026) by The Education (Scotland) Act 2025 (Consequential Provisions) Regulations 2026 (S.S.I. 2026/40), regs. 1(2), 2(5)(a); S.S.I. 2026/2, reg. 2(2)(3), sch. Pt. 1
F3Words in s. 16B substituted (1.2.2026) by The Education (Scotland) Act 2025 (Consequential Provisions) Regulations 2026 (S.S.I. 2026/40), regs. 1(2), 2(5)(b); S.S.I. 2026/2, reg. 2(2)(3), sch. Pt. 1