Part 2F1Local authority functions

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Boarding accommodation: persons subject to learning difficulty assessment

I146Boarding accommodation: persons subject to learning difficulty assessment

After section 514 of the Education Act 1996 (c. 56) insert—

514AProvision of boarding accommodation for persons subject to learning difficulty assessment

1

A F1local authority in England may secure the provision of boarding accommodation in connection with the provision of education or training for a person in their area who is—

a

over compulsory school age but under 25, and

b

subject to learning difficulty assessment.

2

A F1local authority may secure the provision of boarding accommodation under subsection (1) either within or outside their area.

3

For the purposes of subsection (1) it is immaterial who provides, or secures the provision of, the education or training.

4

In this section “education” and “training” have the same meanings as in section 15ZA.