Part 1

Education functions of local authorities

Duties in relation to diversity and choice
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In section 14 of EA 1996 (functions of local authorities in relation to the provision of primary and secondary education) after subsection (3) insert—
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A local authority in England shall exercise their functions under this section with a view to—
a
securing diversity in the provision of schools, and
b
increasing opportunities for parental choice.
S. 2 in force at 25.5.2007 by S.I. 2007/935, art. 7(a)
Words in Pts. 1-7 substituted (5.5.2010) by The Local Education Authorities and Children’s Services Authorities (Integration of Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1158), art. 1, Sch. 2 para. 14(2)