Overview

This bill amends the Schools Admission Code in England to prioritize children with a terminally ill or seriously disabled parent or guardian in the school admissions process. This means these children will be given preferential treatment when applying for school places.

Description

The School Admissions Bill modifies the existing Schools Admission Code (under the School Standards and Framework Act 1998). Currently, the Code prioritizes "looked after children." This bill expands that definition to include children with a parent or guardian who has a terminal illness or a seriously disabling illness. This change ensures these children receive priority consideration during school admissions.

Key Changes:

• Extends the definition of priority admission to include children with a terminally ill or seriously disabled parent/guardian.
• Applies only to maintained schools in England.
• The bill takes effect immediately upon being passed.

Government Spending

The bill doesn't directly specify any changes to government spending. The impact on government finances is likely to be minimal as it primarily involves a change in admissions policy rather than a significant increase in funding. No figures are provided in the text of the bill.

Groups Affected

• Children with terminally ill or seriously disabled parents/guardians: This group will directly benefit from preferential treatment in school admissions.
• Maintained schools in England: These schools will need to adjust their admissions procedures to accommodate the new priority.
• Other applicants for school places: These applicants might experience slightly reduced chances of securing their preferred school placement due to increased competition from the prioritized group.

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