Education (Scotland) Act 1980

[^key-40118c9c7cfbfe1a91c96b3d72810f37]: Definition in s. 135(1) repealed (31.12.2005) by School Education (Ministerial Powers and Independent Schools) (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 12), s. 9(2), sch. 2; S.S.I. 2005/10, art. 3(d) (with art. 3(2))

[^key-3eb4727a3c45c49dd63a8107e44f3eab]: S. 105(4D) repealed (1.1.2006) by Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 10), s. 107(2), sch. 3 para. 6; S.S.I. 2005/644, art. 2(1), sch. 1

[^key-c90ab8434aa362a3969cd38322555e19]: Words in s. 122(1) substituted (1.4.2006) by Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 10), s. 107(2), sch. 4 para. 4; S.S.I. 2006/189, art. 2(1), sch. Pt. 1

[^key-1569de76533408cc764ed13a3f05e184]: S. 122(4) inserted (1.4.2006) by Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 10), ss. 43, 107(2); S.S.I. 2006/189, art. 2(1), sch. Pt. 1

[^key-fef804ab7c13761c381ba2c952ea669b]: S. 28L inserted (23.6.2006) by Electronic Communications (Scotland) Order 2006 (S.S.I. 2006/367), arts. 1(1), 4

[^key-5a0fa20c838578a6208e31c1c8b4d11d]: S. 89 repealed (1.10.2006) by Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1031), reg. 1(1), Sch. 9 (with regs. 44-46)

[^key-c5b327e1c21997cc83c0600b306f5929]: S. 87A repealed (5.2.2007 for specified purposes, 1.8.2007 in so far as not already in force) by Scottish Schools (Parental Involvement) Act 2006 (asp 8), s. 24(2), sch.; S.S.I. 2007/31, art. 2(a)(b), schs. 1, 2

[^key-8161a258387530ab335514dd3c7b3f36]: S. 87B repealed (5.2.2007 for specified purposes, 1.8.2007 in so far as not already in force) by Scottish Schools (Parental Involvement) Act 2006 (asp 8), s. 24(2), sch.; S.S.I. 2007/31, art. 2(a)(b), schs. 1, 2

[^key-20f990e751ee6693021abb7b4d589ebb]: Definition in s. 135(1) repealed (1.8.2007) by Scottish Schools (Parental Involvement) Act 2006 (asp 8), s. 24(2), sch.; S.S.I. 2007/31, art. 2(b), sch. 2

[^key-f6f74ea0978482520514467486aa79bd]: Words in s. 70(1) repealed (1.8.2007) by Scottish Schools (Parental Involvement) Act 2006 (asp 8), s. 24(2), sch.; S.S.I. 2007/31, art. 2(b), sch. 2

[^key-d543f159daf7d185031e79e93fb5f16f]: Words in Sch. A1 para. 7 substituted (1.8.2007) by Scottish Schools (Parental Involvement) Act 2006 (asp 8), ss. 18(4), 24(2); S.S.I. 2007/31, art. 2(b), sch. 2

[^key-c1c94b4404442930b7b7b13b4668139f]: Words in s. 73B(12) inserted (1.4.2008) by Bankruptcy and Diligence etc. (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 3), ss. 34(1), 227(3) (with s. 223); S.S.I. 2008/115, art. 3(1)(a) (with arts. 4-6, 10, 15) (as amended: (23.2.2009) by S.S.I. 2009/67, art. 7; (31.1.2011) by S.S.I. 2011/31, art. 5(a); and (4.10.2014) by S.S.I. 2014/173, arts. 1(2), 3)

[^key-f4c22d808ca629eb48495e8f4404c07e]: Words in s. 111(3) substituted (6.4.2008) by The Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments etc) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/948), art. 2(2), Sch. 1 para. 1(u) (with arts. 6, 11, 12)

[^key-e15fc818a02537d4b97541b92dbf7155]: S. 133(2ZA) inserted (12.5.2008) by Schools (Health Promotion and Nutrition) (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 15), ss. 4(b), 11(2); S.S.I. 2008/171, art. 2(1)(b)

[^key-8608734752f764c044f7ab6f4a3b3395]: Ss. 56A-56D and cross-heading inserted (12.5.2008 for specified purposes, 4.8.2008 in so far as not already in force) by Schools (Health Promotion and Nutrition) (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 15), ss. 3, 11(2); S.S.I. 2008/171, art. 2(1)(a)(2)

[^key-79c7fd66d37b2b1145738f92ba4224f4]: S. 50A inserted (4.8.2008) by Schools (Health Promotion and Nutrition) (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 15), ss. 5(3), 11(2); S.S.I. 2008/171, art. 2(2)

[^key-385b0030cd424eaca89d69c9a88859b2]: S. 53A inserted (4.8.2008) by Schools (Health Promotion and Nutrition) (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 15), ss. 7, 11(2); S.S.I. 2008/171, art. 2(2)

[^key-c284c91ff3488486c999f4ee4da58bfd]: S. 53B inserted (4.8.2008) by Schools (Health Promotion and Nutrition) (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 15), ss. 8, 11(2); S.S.I. 2008/171, art. 2(2)

[^key-eca0b8ebd7d4f128a99473ff01c1351d]: S. 56E and cross-heading inserted (4.8.2008) by Schools (Health Promotion and Nutrition) (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 15), ss. 9, 11(2); S.S.I. 2008/171, art. 2(2)

[^key-9c79bd930114102a77c04a56b6fac964]: S. 49(2ZA) inserted (4.8.2008) by Schools (Health Promotion and Nutrition) (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 15), ss. 5(1), 11(2); S.S.I. 2008/171, art. 2(2)

[^key-98cb1d745a6de49f3c7941c1d2e4dd7b]: Words in s. 50(1)(b) inserted (4.8.2008) by Schools (Health Promotion and Nutrition) (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 15), ss. 5(2)(a), 11(2); S.S.I. 2008/171, art. 2(2)

[^key-c342587ecc0c469949add8f07efc06b8]: S. 50(1ZA) inserted (4.8.2008) by Schools (Health Promotion and Nutrition) (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 15), ss. 5(2)(b), 11(2); S.S.I. 2008/171, art. 2(2)

[^key-0abebab438a27873fc54e7710a658a28]: S. 98A(6) modified (temp.) (20.1.2009) by Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 (Transitory Provisions in Consequence of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) Order 2009 (S.S.I. 2009/4), arts. 1(2), 4 (with art. 3)

[^key-40d14f09581bb90548acbc26a5774e99]: S. 84(1): fee of £9.00 payable (in place of amount previously prescribed) amended (1.4.2009) by Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages (Fees) (Scotland) Order 2009 (S.S.I. 2009/65), arts. 1(1), 2, sch.

[^key-0fde67ce8b9108f15944ee8cd06ba9f5]: Words in s. 36(1)(a) repealed (10.3.2008 for specified purposes, 2.6.2008 for specified purposes, 8.12.2008 for specified purposes, 23.2.2009 for specified purposes, 14.12.2009 for specified purposes, 22.2.2010 in so far as not already in force) by Criminal Proceedings etc. (Reform) (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 6), s. 84(1), sch. para. 4(a); S.S.I. 2008/42, art. 3, sch.; S.S.I. 2008/192, art. 3, sch.; S.S.I. 2008/329, art. 3, sch.; S.S.I. 2008/362, art. 3, sch.; S.S.I 2009/432, art. 3, schs. 1, 2

[^key-111e8320aa1f5c3b82a7826860699040]: Words in s. 43(2) repealed (10.3.2008 for specified purposes, 2.6.2008 for specified purposes, 8.12.2008 for specified purposes, 23.2.2009 for specified purposes, 14.12.2009 for specified purposes, 22.2.2010 in so far as not already in force) by Criminal Proceedings etc. (Reform) (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 6), s. 84(1), sch. para. 4(b); S.S.I. 2008/42, art. 3, sch.; S.S.I. 2008/192, art. 3, sch.; S.S.I. 2008/329, art. 3, sch.; S.S.I. 2008/362, art. 3, sch.; S.S.I 2009/432, art. 3, schs. 1, 2

[^key-c9a51e3f27775551362f5f30444f4e04]: Words in s. 22(4) substituted (5.4.2010) by Schools (Consultation) (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 2), s. 22(2), sch. 3 para. 1(1)(a); S.S.I. 2010/70, art. 2

[^key-1344e1c935e5ff532f4fee0c8ac8245f]: Words in s. 22(4) substituted (5.4.2010) by Schools (Consultation) (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 2), s. 22(2), sch. 3 para. 1(1)(b); S.S.I. 2010/70, art. 2

[^key-4ba35959efe8e79badefbc80a914e685]: S. 22A repealed (5.4.2010) by Schools (Consultation) (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 2), s. 22(2), sch. 3 para. 1(2) (with sch. 3 para. 5); S.S.I. 2010/70, art. 2

[^key-ab02436eaa16e5a4e755b63bc0c74572]: S. 22B repealed (5.4.2010) by Schools (Consultation) (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 2), s. 22(2), sch. 3 para. 1(2) (with sch. 3 para. 5); S.S.I. 2010/70, art. 2

[^key-f619eab2b4fa3cce613d898cba032319]: Words in s. 23(1) substituted (5.5.2010) by The Local Education Authorities and Children’s Services Authorities (Integration of Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1158), art. 1, Sch. 2 para. 31(2)

[^key-e226c43b7585cbf0081b8ded1b21e817]: Words in s. 50(4) substituted (5.5.2010) by The Local Education Authorities and Children’s Services Authorities (Integration of Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1158), art. 1, Sch. 2 para. 31(3)

[^key-c2e5c19c8bca63d7d3c7c31168da8887]: Words in s. 51(2B) substituted (5.5.2010) by The Local Education Authorities and Children’s Services Authorities (Integration of Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1158), art. 1, Sch. 2 para. 31(4)

[^key-e497d4bc848aa1e17824b6c1882bf804]: S. 70 excluded by 2010 c. 15, s. 87(2) (as amended) (1.10.2010) by The Equality Act 2010 (Consequential Amendments, Saving and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2279), arts. 1(2), 3(b)

[^key-96c68f435bd174b80d2f476e39063d85]: S. 23(2A) inserted (14.11.2010) by Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2009 (asp 7), ss. 4, 26(3); S.S.I. 2010/277, art. 2

[^key-9b3f6d7c54a43b2f49ee18abcba988b8]: S. 84(1) modified (1.1.2011) by The Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages (Fees) (Scotland) Order 2010 (S.S.I. 2010/428), arts. 1(1), 2, sch.

[^key-bd8c24c3e4e6729301ae5e8b364e89cb]: Words in s. 98A(5)(a)(ii) substituted (28.2.2011) by Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 14), s. 101(2), sch. 4 para. 6(a) (with ss. 90, 99); S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-68b87312c34c3d3c08bb10289b1f9ab9]: Words in s. 99(1A)(g)(ii) substituted (28.2.2011) by Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 14), s. 101(2), sch. 4 para. 7(a) (with ss. 90, 99); S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-e6fd60924c2580bbf3ac2bb435f836c6]: Words in s. 99(1A)(h)(ii) substituted (28.2.2011) by Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 14), s. 101(2), sch. 4 para. 7(b) (with ss. 90, 99); S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-a637e241a6baabba894594bf56c51951]: Definition in s. 135(1) repealed (28.2.2011) by Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 14), s. 101(2), sch. 4 para. 8(b) (with ss. 90, 99); S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-57344c0d84afccbdf627d9cbe8b2d5ba]: Words in s. 72(1) inserted (21.3.2012) by The Public Services Reform (Recovery of Expenses in respect of Inspection of Independent Further Education Colleges and English Language Schools) (Scotland) Order 2012 (S.S.I. 2012/102), arts. 1, 2(a)

[^key-e3a7070caec017a67a2f094e55ef0c96]: Words in s. 105(6)(a) substituted (2.4.2012) by The Public Services Reform (General Teaching Council for Scotland) Order 2011 (S.S.I. 2011/215), art. 2, sch. 6 para. 1(2)

[^key-7569d18a9cac2878611d8243d5edd01c]: Words in s. 135(1) substituted (2.4.2012) by The Public Services Reform (General Teaching Council for Scotland) Order 2011 (S.S.I. 2011/215), art. 2, sch. 6 para. 1(3)

[^key-b910b332ffb017219aa4fc800418cf6c]: Words in s. 131(2)(b) substituted (24.6.2013) by The Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (Modification of Primary Legislation) Order 2013 (S.S.I. 2013/211), art. 1, sch. 1 para. 4(4)(a)

[^key-026f2afc4ea3a90e53cfbb8bdaf41d26]: s. 131(3) inserted (24.6.2013) by The Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (Modification of Primary Legislation) Order 2013 (S.S.I. 2013/211), art. 1, sch. 1 para. 4(4)(b)

[^key-6a77219aa9149428e0c58f0fc41b8da2]: Words in s. 36(3) substituted (24.6.2013) by The Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (Modification of Primary Legislation) Order 2013 (S.S.I. 2013/211), art. 1, sch. 1 para. 4(2)

[^key-1b7f3c3252e415a16f3fe0f1123f849e]: Words in s. 44(2) substituted (24.6.2013) by The Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (Modification of Primary Legislation) Order 2013 (S.S.I. 2013/211), art. 1, sch. 1 para. 4(3)

[^key-1f2bdba93d25a9178e889e0679108711]: Definitions in s. 135(1) repealed (24.6.2013) by The Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (Modification of Primary Legislation) Order 2013 (S.S.I. 2013/211), art. 1, sch. 2

[^key-f12d640fb8a3c23282be5894c7cd5c11]: Words in s. 73A(10) substituted (3.3.2014) by Post-16 Education (Scotland) Act 2013 (asp 12), s. 23(2), sch. para. 1(3)(a); S.S.I. 2014/21, art. 2, sch. 1

[^key-0d1f417b3cc3a6f6d3803ef117d07fe2]: Words in s. 73A(11) substituted (3.3.2014) by Post-16 Education (Scotland) Act 2013 (asp 12), s. 23(2), sch. para. 1(3)(b); S.S.I. 2014/21, art. 2, sch. 1

[^key-5b264fbe4d48031da9ad86ce913c1145]: Words in s. 73ZA(3) substituted (3.3.2014) by Post-16 Education (Scotland) Act 2013 (asp 12), s. 23(2), sch. para. 1(2)(a); S.S.I. 2014/21, art. 2, sch. 1

[^key-1b6d6ec33b9e399244cb0e33b43079d6]: Words in s. 73ZA(4) substituted (3.3.2014) by Post-16 Education (Scotland) Act 2013 (asp 12), s. 23(2), sch. para. 1(2)(b); S.S.I. 2014/21, art. 2, sch. 1

[^key-0ecfd07e508d89563288e7a5d16662e5]: Definition in s. 135 inserted (28.6.2014) by Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 8), s. 102(3), sch. 5 para. 2(6)(a); S.S.I. 2014/131, art. 2(1)

[^key-49e9fbbd53f13e95b149c67dfd199f85]: Definition in s. 135 substituted (28.6.2014) by Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 8), s. 102(3), sch. 5 para. 2(6)(b); S.S.I. 2014/131, art. 2(1)

[^key-db5502dd277ec7358e904707a30f0348]: Words in s. 1(1A) substituted (1.8.2014) by Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 8), s. 102(3), sch. 5 para. 2(2)(a); S.S.I. 2014/131, art. 2(2)(3), sch.

[^key-f0525c8dfa22a9954c220d9484888a9f]: S. 1(1B) omitted (1.8.2014) by virtue of Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 8), s. 102(3), sch. 5 para. 2(2)(b); S.S.I. 2014/131, art. 2(2)(3), sch.

[^key-535f7344f38f5027177f3c4e2ce2ec7b]: S. 1(4A) omitted (1.8.2014) by virtue of Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 8), s. 102(3), sch. 5 para. 2(2)(b); S.S.I. 2014/131, art. 2(2)(3), sch.

[^key-9265ae06c8a175387f4ebf52e2a098f6]: S. 1(2B)-(2D) inserted (1.8.2014) by Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 8), ss. 54, 102(3); S.S.I. 2014/131, art. 2(2)(3), sch.

[^key-c2d38a9cbae5e049afe442ebd64db9d2]: S. 1(5)(a)(i) substituted (1.8.2014) by Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 8), s. 102(3), sch. 5 para. 2(2)(c); S.S.I. 2014/131, art. 2(2)(3), sch.

[^key-a634a9cc9feaa7715f7f27f9ab0403ec]: Words in s. 16(2) substituted for s. 16(2)(a)(b) (8.12.2014) by Land Registration etc. (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 5), ss. 122, 123, sch. 5 para. 20(a) (with s. 121, sch. 4 paras. 13, 16); S.S.I. 2014/127, art. 2

[^key-3db74e05955ee8c8e6bb291db42d00e4]: Word in s. 16(2) substituted (8.12.2014) by Land Registration etc. (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 5), ss. 122, 123, sch. 5 para. 20(b) (with s. 121, sch. 4 paras. 13, 16); S.S.I. 2014/127, art. 2

[^key-8d76928635dc48c8995b9c847d8b556c]: S. 53B(1A) inserted (1.8.2014 for specified purposes, 5.1.2015 in so far as not already in force) by Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 8), s. 102(3), sch. 5 para. 2(4)(b); S.S.I. 2014/131, art. 2(2)(3), sch.; S.S.I. 2014/314, art. 2, sch.

[^key-03e22e4fa66477fbfbb4311e5f6f3cf3]: S. 133(2YA) inserted (1.8.2014 for specified purposes, 5.1.2015 in so far as not already in force) by Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 8), s. 102(3), sch. 5 para. 2(5)(b); S.S.I. 2014/131, art. 2(2)(3), sch.; S.S.I. 2014/314, art. 2, sch.

[^key-9d72b65bac4c083c5885b2e2e0d3126b]: Word in s. 53A(2) substituted (5.1.2015) by Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 8), s. 102(3), sch. 5 para. 2(3); S.S.I. 2014/314, art. 2, sch.

[^key-8801bacb8e24242c65dd7e7da9c3462f]: Words in s. 53B(1) inserted (5.1.2015) by Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 8), s. 102(3), sch. 5 para. 2(4)(a)(i); S.S.I. 2014/314, art. 2, sch.

[^key-1c3987c51b273b027b1876fd0c562a80]: Word in s. 53B(1) substituted (5.1.2015) by Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 8), s. 102(3), sch. 5 para. 2(4)(a)(ii); S.S.I. 2014/314, art. 2, sch.

[^key-a513f71e066f7234f7074706be9f25a5]: Word in s. 53B(5)(b) substituted (5.1.2015) by Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 8), s. 102(3), sch. 5 para. 2(4)(c); S.S.I. 2014/314, art. 2, sch.

[^M_F_2a811957-9c9a-4239-fa06-0c61aca0a327]: Words repealed by Disabled Persons (Services, Consultation and Representation) Act 1986 (c. 33, SIF 113:1), s. 14(2)(b)

[^key-4fea6f2bd659bdc92c2575a905edfded]: Words in s. 73B(12) substituted (30.11.2016) by Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 21), s. 237(2), sch. 8 para. 8 (with ss. 232, 234(3), 235, 236); S.S.I. 2016/294, reg. 2

[^key-3387e139c4c82bc2ac9d5e389135ef29]: S. 90A inserted (1.1.2017) by Education (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 8), ss. 28(1), 33(2); S.S.I. 2016/386, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-a62fb8960697f1f8156a6d90ca7cc9ea]: S. 14(4) inserted (1.1.2017) by Education (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 8), ss. 20, 33(2); S.S.I. 2016/386, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-a12541f9c225ce469be643a855970c65]: Words in s. 90(1) inserted (1.1.2017) by Education (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 8), ss. 27, 33(2); S.S.I. 2016/386, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-522a0f70197284d1478b2bf6801b5be1]: S. 133(2D)(2E) inserted (1.1.2017) by Education (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 8), ss. 26, 33(2); S.S.I. 2016/386, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-60c6d170a74c75f88ffe05144a59a496]: S. 70(3)-(7) inserted (1.1.2017 for specified purposes, 10.1.2018 in so far as not already in force) by Education (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 8), ss. 24, 33(2); S.S.I. 2016/386, reg. 2, sch.; S.S.I. 2017/164, reg. 2, sch. (as amended by S.S.I. 2017/352, reg. 2)

[^key-df9ef6aa4d89270886d328fc0dde29e3]: S. 133(2BA) inserted (10.1.2018) by Education (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 8), ss. 28(3), 33(2); S.S.I. 2017/354, reg. 2(b)

[^key-de4a8184a770357edd788acbb9a52b28]: S. 53 substituted (1.4.2018) by Education (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 8), ss. 22(2), 33(2); S.S.I. 2018/36, reg. 2 (with reg. 3)

[^key-a34b16656ee0719000cd822d7e7b880a]: Words in s. 56A(2)(a) substituted (1.4.2018) by Education (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 8), ss. 22(4)(a), 33(2); S.S.I. 2018/36, reg. 2 (with reg. 3)

[^key-b77c37275aefddbb39d033b06908d076]: Words in s. 56A(2)(b)(i) substituted (1.4.2018) by Education (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 8), ss. 22(4)(b), 33(2); S.S.I. 2018/36, reg. 2 (with reg. 3)

[^key-8c33ebc878fbc23a663bb35a8cfada45]: Words in s. 56E(1)(a) substituted (1.4.2018) by Education (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 8), ss. 22(5)(a), 33(2); S.S.I. 2018/36, reg. 2 (with reg. 3)

[^key-f0656b77f0186f89a23e793e86f798c7]: Words in s. 56E(1)(b) substituted (1.4.2018) by Education (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 8), ss. 22(5)(b), 33(2); S.S.I. 2018/36, reg. 2 (with reg. 3)

[^key-9e5bbf6a24d9b15ef337b0a548090d23]: Words in s. 56E(1)(c)(i) substituted (1.4.2018) by Education (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 8), ss. 22(5)(c), 33(2); S.S.I. 2018/36, reg. 2 (with reg. 3)

[^key-3f84db6049212741dabd1620b6235f80]: Words in s. 133(2YA) substituted (1.4.2018) by Education (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 8), ss. 22(6), 33(2); S.S.I. 2018/36, reg. 2 (with reg. 3)

[^key-8ebca212e0bd5dd086513feb87c8d205]: S. 1(1) restricted (temp.) (25.3.2020) by Coronavirus Act 2020 (c. 7), s. 87(1), Sch. 16 para. 9(1)(a) (with ss. 89, 90)

[^key-66967a848740e21f3bf7d546dcd7005e]: S. 14 restricted (temp.) (25.3.2020) by Coronavirus Act 2020 (c. 7), s. 87(1), Sch. 16 para. 9(1)(a) (with ss. 89, 90)

[^key-6ceb8dc9aced06270064f2059fecd2ac]: S. 53(2) restricted (temp.) (25.3.2020) by Coronavirus Act 2020 (c. 7), s. 87(1), Sch. 16 para. 9(1)(a) (with ss. 89, 90)

[^key-7b522e58109b1a66de6b0f573b3d465e]: S. 30(1) restricted (temp.) (25.3.2020) by Coronavirus Act 2020 (c. 7), s. 87(1), Sch. 16 para. 9(1)(b) (with ss. 89, 90)

[^key-c6a79d7387194fbb2ef9ce3b06914860]: S. 35 restricted (temp.) (25.3.2020) by Coronavirus Act 2020 (c. 7), s. 87(1), Sch. 16 para. 9(1)(c) (with ss. 89, 90)

[^key-c90e94193da5dd61e2406177d86665ca]: S. 53(7)(c) inserted (1.8.2021) by The Education (Scotland) Act 1980 (Modification) Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/210), regs. 1, 2(3)

[^key-21b37a5d07702757ff23ba5c417d9025]: S. 2ZA inserted (1.8.2016 for specified purposes, 29.3.2023 in so far as not already in force) by Education (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 8), ss. 21(2), 33(2); S.S.I. 2016/192, reg. 2, sch.; S.S.I. 2023/74, reg. 2

[^key-1b187a87ee7945b9e6bf89a3c7106b67]: Word in s. 133(2) substituted (29.3.2023) by Education (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 8), ss. 21(3)(a), 33(2); S.S.I. 2023/74, reg. 2

[^key-3e5d66a94e44784f77861ec88358b424]: S. 133(2XA) inserted (29.3.2023) by Education (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 8), ss. 21(3)(b), 33(2); S.S.I. 2023/74, reg. 2

[^key-d7935a80b03f5b2a120172875c5fa26e]: S. 133(4)(aa) inserted (29.3.2023) by Education (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 8), ss. 21(3)(c)(i), 33(2); S.S.I. 2023/74, reg. 2

[^key-60c5fcc02760005a917b55bdc5c40d5d]: Words in s. 133(4) substituted (29.3.2023) by Education (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 8), ss. 21(3)(c)(ii), 33(2); S.S.I. 2023/74, reg. 2

[^key-eb95d30a7c4fd1d5469a12494336e6df]: Word in s. 133(5)(c) inserted (29.3.2023) by Education (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 8), ss. 21(3)(d), 33(2); S.S.I. 2023/74, reg. 2

[^key-aa8d41a67869db60dbdd30667899b80d]: Words in s. 122(4) substituted (1.4.2024) by Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Act 2023 (asp 5), ss. 14(5), 21(2); S.S.I. 2024/63, reg. 2(1), sch. Pt. 1

[^key-e4a1903303b650c9234a262f53202498]: Sum in s. 53(7)(c) substituted (1.4.2025) by The Education (Scotland) Act 1980 (Modification) Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/44), regs. 1(1), 2(b)

[^key-f19a7c7f0fcc063d415ae78f57c813c1]: Word in s. 98A(5)(a)(ii) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 8(2)(a) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-781fcda04cd276e3f626cadd5e6aa9f6]: Words in s. 98A(6) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 8(2)(b) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-7f40ee5b205beddb92b07be7d7b23e07]: Word in s. 99(1A)(g)(ii) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 8(3) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-6eb08576334c6b334785bafa0f336ff3]: Word in s. 99(1A)(h)(ii) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 8(3) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-abe6b9e1046042d6bdb78bd3927a462b]: Words in s. 135(1) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 8(4) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-0083dc1dee15884dab991c1da50f17f1]: S. 53(7)(aa) omitted (6.4.2025) by virtue of The Education (Scotland) Act 1980 (Modification) Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/44), regs. 1(2), 2(a)

[^key-7d616840fa2ddd5a4d94208c5be61235]: S. 1(6) inserted (30.11.2025) by Scottish Languages Act 2025 (asp 10), ss. 19(2)(c), 48(2); S.S.I. 2025/348, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-b9f38b0ab6896bd74b611a66a7707938]: S. 1(5)(a)(iii) substituted (30.11.2025) by Scottish Languages Act 2025 (asp 10), ss. 19(2)(a), 48(2); S.S.I. 2025/348, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-39bd1f73e7cc82a5af9773192ee6cd3b]: Words in s. 1(5)(b)(iv) substituted (30.11.2025) by Scottish Languages Act 2025 (asp 10), ss. 19(2)(b), 48(2); S.S.I. 2025/348, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-d7cad7fb4be9884537f93cd69f9cfc45]: Words in s. 135(1) inserted (30.11.2025) by Scottish Languages Act 2025 (asp 10), ss. 19(3), 48(2); S.S.I. 2025/348, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-e1dd9aed1c71f70a7e5373c74b978107]: Ss. 66-66D repealed (1.3.2026) by Education (Scotland) Act 2025 (asp 11), s. 66(2), sch. 4 para. 21(2); S.S.I. 2026/2, reg. 2(4)(5), sch. Pt. 2 (with regs. 7, 9)

[^key-e706f3411de7463a62aa810af455fa7d]: S. 72(3)-(5) repealed (1.3.2026) by Education (Scotland) Act 2025 (asp 11), s. 66(2), sch. 4 para. 21(3); S.S.I. 2026/2, reg. 2(4)(5), sch. Pt. 2 (with regs. 7, 9)

[^key-41f7945b8dcc8807403df2acc93d4f79]: Words in s. 125A repealed (1.3.2026) by Education (Scotland) Act 2025 (asp 11), s. 66(2), sch. 4 para. 21(4); S.S.I. 2026/2, reg. 2(4)(5), sch. Pt. 2 (with regs. 7, 9)

[^key-50056b8da4fd542e7b424460f3513fd8]: Words in s. 135 repealed (1.3.2026) by Education (Scotland) Act 2025 (asp 11), s. 66(2), sch. 4 para. 21(5)(a); S.S.I. 2026/2, reg. 2(4)(5), sch. Pt. 2 (with regs. 7, 9)

[^key-91272e6638f14be9ab0dcce3e9d76f1a]: Words in s. 135 repealed (1.3.2026) by Education (Scotland) Act 2025 (asp 11), s. 66(2), sch. 4 para. 21(5)(b); S.S.I. 2026/2, reg. 2(4)(5), sch. Pt. 2 (with regs. 7, 9)

[^key-d71d9913c46d5034153ef02aecd9a0f0]: Words in s. 135 repealed (1.3.2026) by Education (Scotland) Act 2025 (asp 11), s. 66(2), sch. 4 para. 21(5)(c); S.S.I. 2026/2, reg. 2(4)(5), sch. Pt. 2 (with regs. 7, 9)

Recovery of cost of board and lodging.

Information by governing bodies.

Provision of food and clothing for pupils at schools other than public schools.

Educational research.

Income plans under schemes.

Secretary of State may prescribe standards, etc., for education authorities.

Educational research.

Provision of transport and other facilities.

Recovery of cost of board and lodging.

Provision of clothing for pupils at public schools.

Transitional provisions and savings on repeal of Education (Student Loans) Act 1990.

Information as to placing in schools and other matters.

Information as to placing in schools and other matters.

66B

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66C

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66D

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Transitional provisions and savings on repeal of Education (Student Loans) Act 1990.

Appeal committees: supplementary provisions.

Consent of child to medical procedures

73ZA

• (1) The Scottish Ministers may direct—

• (a) the Scottish Further and Higher Education Funding Council; or

• (b) any other body or person,

to administer any sums applied by the Scottish Ministers for a purpose referred to in paragraph (a), (c) or (f) of section 73 of this Act.

• (2) A body or person to whom a direction is given under subsection (1) above shall administer those sums—

• (a) in such manner and to such extent; and

• (b) subject to such conditions,

as the Scottish Ministers may in the direction specify.

• (3) The reference in subsection (1) above to a purpose referred to in paragraph (a), (c) or (f) of section 73 of this Act is a reference to that purpose only in so far as relating to support for persons—

• (a) undertaking; or

• (b) who have undertaken,

courses of education provided by post-16 education bodies.

• (4) In subsection (3) above, “post-16 education bodies” shall be construed in accordance with the Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 6).

Regulations relating to student loans.

Information as to placing in schools and other matters.

Recovery of cost of board and lodging.

Power of education authorities to assist persons to take advantage of educational facilities.

Transitional and savings provisions, amendments and repeals.

Meaning of pupil in sections 12 to 14.

Information as to placing in schools and other matters.

Provision of transport and other facilities.

Recovery of cost of board and lodging.

Provision of transport and other facilities.

Reference to appeal committee of refusal of placing request.

Regulations relating to student loans.

Appeal committees.

Appeal to sheriff from appeal committee.

Appeal committees.

Information by governing bodies.

Transitional and savings provisions, amendments and repeals.

Fees not to be charged in public schools, etc: exceptions.

Meaning of pupil in sections 12 to 14.

Educational research.

Information as to placing in schools and other matters.

Provision of clothing for pupils at public schools.

Recording of children and young persons.

Recovery of cost of board and lodging.

Code of practice as regards inspections under section 66

Inspection of educational establishments.

Expenses of Secretary of State.

Advisory councils.

Payment of grants to be subject to conditions.

Payment of grants to be subject to conditions.

Protection of identity of pupils receiving free school lunches

Selection of teachers.

Inspection of educational establishments.

Examination and assessment of children and young persons.

98B

• (1) This section applies where the Scottish Ministers refuse an application for registration on the ground that they are not satisfied that—

• (a) the proposed school premises are suitable for use as a school;

• (b) accommodation to be provided at the proposed school premises is adequate and suitable, having regard to the number, ages and sex of the pupils who shall be attending the school;

• (c) the proprietor of the independent school is a proper person to be the proprietor of such a school; or

• (d) a proposed teacher in the school is a proper person to be a teacher in any school.

• (2) Where the Scottish Ministers refuse an application for registration on the ground mentioned in subsection (1)(a) above they may make an order disqualifying the proposed school premises or any part of them from being used as a school.

• (3) Where the Scottish Ministers refuse an application for registration on the ground mentioned in subsection (1)(b) above they may make an order disqualifying the accommodation from being used as such or from being used as such for pupils—

• (a) exceeding such number; or

• (b) of such age or sex,

as they may specify.

• (4) Where the Scottish Ministers refuse an application for registration on the ground mentioned in subsection (1)(c) above they may make an order disqualifying the proprietor from being the proprietor of an independent school.

• (5) Where the Scottish Ministers refuse an application for registration on the ground mentioned in subsection (1)(d) above they may make an order disqualifying the proposed teacher from being a teacher in any school.

98C

• (1) The Scottish Ministers shall give notice to the persons mentioned in subsection (2) below of their decision on an application for registration of an independent school.

• (2) The persons referred to in subsection (1) above are—

• (a) the proprietor;

• (b) where the application for registration is refused on the ground that the Scottish Ministers are not satisfied that a proposed teacher in the school is a proper person to be a teacher in any school, that proposed teacher;

• (c) the Registrar; and

• (d) any other person or body the Scottish Ministers think fit.

• (3) Where, under section 98A(3) of this Act, the Scottish Ministers grant an application for registration of an independent school, they shall direct the Registrar to register that school.

• (4) Where an order is made under section 98B(2), (3) or (4) of this Act, the Scottish Ministers shall, as soon as reasonably practicable after making the order, give notice to—

• (a) the proprietor;

• (b) the Registrar; and

• (c) any other person or body the Scottish Ministers think fit,

of the order.

• (5) Where an order is made under section 98B(5) of this Act, the Scottish Ministers shall, as soon as reasonably practicable after making the order, give notice to—

• (a) the proposed teacher to whom the order relates;

• (b) the Registrar; and

• (c) any other person or body the Scottish Ministers think fit,

of the order.

• (6) The proprietor of an independent school may, before the expiry of the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which that proprietor is given notice under subsection (1) above, appeal to the sheriff principal—

• (a) where the application for registration of the school is, under subsection (3) of section 98A of this Act, refused, against that refusal; or