Education Act 1996, Cross Heading: Determination of question whether person is to be treated as pupil’s parent is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 21 May 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
5(1)The articles of government for a county, controlled or maintained special school shall provide for any question whether any person is to be treated, for the purposes of any provision of the articles relating to the annual parents’ meeting, as the parent of a registered pupil at the school to be determined by the [F1local authority].E+W
(2)The articles of government for an aided or a special agreement school shall provide for any such question to be determined by the governing body.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Act substituted (5.5.2010) by The Local Education Authorities and Children’s Services Authorities (Integration of Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1158), Sch. 2 para. 7(2) (with Sch. 2 para. 7(4)(5))
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