Act of Parliament | |
Long title | An Act to consolidate the Education Act 1944 and certain other enactments relating to education, with amendments to give effect to recommendations of the Law Commission. |
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Citation | 1996 c. 56 |
Dates | |
Royal assent | 24 July 1996 |
Commencement | 1 November 1996 |
Other legislation | |
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Status: Amended | |
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Revised text of statute as amended |
The Education Act 1996 (c. 56) is act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, introduced under the second John Major government. It led to the establishment of special local authorities, who for example would identify children with special educational needs.[1]