School Standards and Framework Act 1998

3(1)This paragraph applies where the [F1Assembly] is of the opinion that the provision for primary or secondary education in maintained schools—E+W

(a)in the area of any local education authority [F2in Wales], or

(b)in any part of such an area,

is, or is likely to become, insufficient.

(2)The [F1Assembly] may—

(a)by an order under this paragraph direct the local education authority to exercise their powers to make proposals for the establishment, alteration or discontinuance of schools, and

(b)in the case of any foundation, voluntary or foundation special school maintained by the authority, by an order under this paragraph direct the governing body to exercise their powers to make proposals for the alteration of their school,

with a view (in each case) to securing that provision is made for such additional number of pupils in the area, or in any such part of the area, as may be specified in the order.

(3)An order under sub-paragraph (2) shall—

(a)require the proposals to be published not later than such date as may be specified in the order, and

(b)require the proposals to apply such principles in giving effect to the direction as may be specified in the order.

(4)An order under sub-paragraph (2)(a) may not require the proposals to relate to any named school.

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