GuidanceN.I.
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12.—(1) The Department of Education may give guidance about—
(a)the implementation or application of a provision of this Act (including a provision amending another enactment);
(b)any matter in respect of which regulations under section 11 have been, or could be, made.
(2) The Department of Education must—
(a)lay the guidance, and each revision, before the Assembly; and
(b)publish the guidance in such a manner as it considers appropriate.
(3) An education body, and integrated schools must have regard to any guidance issued under subsection (1).
(4) An education body may give guidance about any matter relating to the body’s functions in respect of integrated education.