Overview

This bill ensures children adopted from overseas receive the same school admission priority in England as children in local authority care. It amends existing legislation to grant this priority, aiming for fairer access to education for adopted children.

Description

The School Admissions for Children Adopted from Overseas Bill mandates the Secretary of State to revise the school admissions code. This revision will give children adopted from overseas the same admission priority as those looked after by a local authority. The bill amends the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 to include "children adopted from overseas" in the relevant section on admission priorities. The definition of "child adopted from overseas" includes children born overseas or previously in care outside the UK, legally adopted by UK citizens and currently residing in the UK. The bill applies to England and Wales and comes into force immediately upon passing.

Government Spending

The bill doesn't directly specify government spending. The cost of revising the school admissions code and implementing the changes will likely be absorbed within existing departmental budgets. No specific figures are provided in the bill text.

Groups Affected

• Children adopted from overseas: Will benefit from equal school admission priority, potentially improving access to better schools.
• Local authorities: Will need to implement the changes to their school admissions processes.
• Schools: Will need to adjust their admissions procedures to reflect the new priority.
• Adoptive families: Will experience a more streamlined and equitable school admission process for their adopted children.

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