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 adopted children are treated equally regarding school placement, aligning their priority with that of children already within the care system.

Description

The School Admissions for Children Adopted from Overseas Bill mandates the revision of the school admissions code. This revision will grant children adopted from overseas the same admission priority as children looked after or previously looked after by a local authority in England. The Secretary of State must complete this revision and present it to Parliament within four months of the bill's passage. The bill amends the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 to include "those adopted from overseas" in the relevant section concerning admission priorities. It also defines "child adopted from overseas" as a child 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 only and comes into force immediately upon passage.

Government Spending

The bill is unlikely to lead to significant direct increases in government spending. The cost will primarily involve the administrative tasks related to revising the school admissions code and updating related processes. No specific figures are provided in the bill text.

Groups Affected

• Children adopted from overseas: This bill directly benefits them by granting them higher priority in school admissions.
• Local authorities in England and Wales: They will need to implement the changes to their school admissions processes.
• Schools in England and Wales: Schools will need to adjust their admission policies to reflect the changes mandated by the bill.

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