AQW 20410/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Education

To ask the Minister of Education whether he intends to introduce legislation related to special educational needs provision, including the purpose of such legislation and expected timescales.

Asked by Nick Mathison MLA on 13 January 2025

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Tabled
13 January 2025
Answer due by
28 January 2025
Answered
21 January 20258 days after tabling
Department
Department of Education
Priority question
No

Answer

As part of the Special Educational Needs (SEN) Reform Agenda, the department will consider the need for a more streamlined single legislative Act on SEN provision, while also ensuring alignment with the direction of travel towards a more inclusive education system in Northern Ireland.

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