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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 3586

School Attendance (Duties of Local Authorities and Proprietors of Schools) Bill

[As Introduced]
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This bill sets out the legal responsibilities that local authorities (councils) and school leaders must follow to make sure children attend school regularly. It aims to tackle school absence by making these organisations more accountable for keeping track of pupils and taking action when attendance drops.

Presented by Vicky Ford.
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Bill passage

Commons

  • 1st reading11 Dec 2023
  • 2nd reading2 Feb 2024
  • Committee stage1 May 2024
  • 3rd reading17 May 2024

Lords

  • 1st reading20 May 2024