Part 1Education functions of local authorities
I12Duties in relation to diversity and choice
In section 14 of EA 1996 (functions of F1local authorities in relation to the provision of primary and secondary education) after subsection (3) insert—
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A F1local authority in England shall exercise their functions under this section with a view to—
a
securing diversity in the provision of schools, and
b
increasing opportunities for parental choice.