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Asked by Nick

AQW 5575/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Education

To ask the Minister of Education for an update on his Department’s review of Free School Meals and Uniform Grant.

Asked by Nick Mathison MLA on 6 February 2024

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Tabled
6 February 2024
Answer due by
9 February 2024
Answered
9 February 20243 days after tabling
Department
Department of Education
Priority question
Yes

Answer

My Department is continuing to progress a review of the eligibility criteria for free school meals and uniform grants. I will be considering the next steps for this review in the time ahead.

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