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InterpretationN.I.

Definition of “child” for purposes of special educationN.I.

15—(1) Article 3 of the 1996 Order (definitions relating to special educational needs and special educational provision) is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraph (8) (time when child is deemed to attain age of 19) for “school term” (twice) substitute “ school year ”.

Interpretation of this ActN.I.

16  In this Act—

child” has the same meaning as in Part 2 of the 1996 Order;

the Department” means the Department of Education;

statutory provision” has the meaning given by section 1(f) of the Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954;

the 1996 Order” means the Education (Northern Ireland) Order 1996;

the Tribunal” has the meaning given by Article 22(1) of the Special Educational Needs and Disability (Northern Ireland) Order 2005.