Part IX Ancillary functions
Chapter II Ancillary functions of local education authorities
Cleanliness of pupils
525 Offence of neglecting the cleanliness of a pupil.
(1)
If, after the person or clothing of a pupil has been cleansed under section 522—
(a)
his person or clothing is again infested with vermin, or in a foul condition, at any time while he is in attendance at a relevant school, and
(b)
the condition of his person or clothing is due to neglect on the part of his parent,
the parent is guilty of an offence.
(2)
A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 1 on the standard scale.
(3)
For the purposes of this section a “relevant school” is a school maintained by a local education authority or a grant-maintained school.