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Children and Families Bill

Proceeding contribution from Lord Addington (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 6 November 2013. It occurred during Debate on bills and Committee proceeding on Children and Families Bill.

Moved by

Lord Addington

212: After Clause 68, insert the following new Clause—

“Screening for specific learning difficulties

After section 562E(2) of the Education Act 1996 (literacy and numeracy assessments) insert—

“(2A) The host authority must make arrangements to ensure that a detained person undertakes a screening test for dyslexia as soon as reasonably practicable.””

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
749 c106GC 
Session
2013-14
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects
Children
Education
Learning disability
Special educational needs
Specific learning difficulties
Legislation
Children and Families Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk
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