Secure 16 to 19 Academies Act 2026
make provision about the notice period for termination of funding agreements for secure 16 to 19 Academies; to make provision about the Secretary of State’s duty to consider the impact on existing educational institutions when it is proposed to establish or expand a secure 16 to 19 Academy; and to alter the consultation question required when it is proposed to establish or expand a secure 16 to 19 Academy.
Private Members' Bill (Presentation Bill)
The Secure 16 to 19 Academies Act 2026 was a Presentation Bill tabled by Emma Foody that became an Act of Parliament.
Is this Bill currently before Parliament?No. This Bill was introduced on 21 October 2024 and became an Act of Parliament on 12 February 2026.
Whose idea is this Bill?As a Private Members' Bill, this Bill represents the individual initiative of an MP (Emma Foody), not the Government.
How can I find out exactly what this Bill does?The most straightforward information is contained in the initial Explanatory Notes for the Bill.
Would you like to know more?See these Glossary articles for more information: Act of Parliament, Presentation Bill, Private Members Bill, Process of a Bill
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This bill has received Royal Assent and has become an Act of Parliament
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