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Education (Scotland) Act 2016, Section 16 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 07 December 2024. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. Help about Changes to Legislation

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(1)Section 9 of the Gaelic Language (Scotland) Act 2005 (guidance on Gaelic education) is amended as follows.

(2)In subsection (1), for “may” substitute “ must ”.

(3)After that subsection insert—

(1A)Guidance under subsection (1) may, in particular, include provision relating to the provision of Gaelic education in schools.

(1B)In subsection (1A), “schools” has the meaning given by section 135(1) of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980..

(4)After subsection (2) insert—

(2A)Any relevant public authority having functions relating to, or to the provision of, Gaelic education must, to the extent that guidance under subsection (1) relates to the functions, have regard to the guidance in carrying out the functions..

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I1S. 16 in force at 15.7.2016 by S.S.I. 2016/192, reg. 2, sch.

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