Overview

This bill aims to give children adopted from overseas the same school admission priority in England as children in local authority care. It ensures these children are not disadvantaged in accessing suitable schools.

Description

The bill mandates the Secretary of State to revise the school admissions code to grant equal priority to children adopted from overseas. This means they will receive the same admissions preference as children looked after or previously looked after by a local authority in England. The revision must be presented to Parliament within four months of the Act's enactment. The bill also amends the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 to explicitly include children adopted from overseas in the definition of those receiving preferential treatment. A "child adopted from overseas" is defined as a child born overseas or previously in care outside the UK, legally adopted by UK citizens, and currently residing in the UK. The act applies to England and Wales only.

Government Spending

The bill doesn't directly specify government spending. The cost will likely be associated with revising the school admissions code and potential adjustments to school placement processes. No figures are provided in the bill itself.

Groups Affected

• Children adopted from overseas: This group will benefit from improved school admission priority.
• Local Authorities: Will need to adapt their school admissions processes to accommodate the changes.
• Schools: May experience changes in student intake depending on the number of children adopted from overseas in their catchment area.

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