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Education (Scotland) Act 1980
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· 1980-08-01
2026-03-01
Education (Scotland) Act 1980
2025-04-06
Education (Scotland) Act 1980
2025-04-01
Education (Scotland) Act 1980
2024-04-01
Education (Scotland) Act 1980
2023-04-01
Education (Scotland) Act 1980
2023-03-29
Education (Scotland) Act 1980
2022-08-01
Education (Scotland) Act 1980
2021-08-01
Education (Scotland) Act 1980
2020-08-01
Education (Scotland) Act 1980
2020-03-25
Education (Scotland) Act 1980
2019-08-01
Education (Scotland) Act 1980
2016-08-01
Education (Scotland) Act 1980
2015-04-01
Education (Scotland) Act 1980
2015-03-31
Education (Scotland) Act 1980
2013-06-24
Education (Scotland) Act 1980
2012-04-02
Education (Scotland) Act 1980
2012-03-21
Education (Scotland) Act 1980
2011-02-28
Education (Scotland) Act 1980
2011-01-01
Education (Scotland) Act 1980
2010-11-14
Education (Scotland) Act 1980
2010-10-01
Education (Scotland) Act 1980
2010-05-05
Education (Scotland) Act 1980
2010-04-05
Education (Scotland) Act 1980
2010-02-22
Education (Scotland) Act 1980
2009-12-14
Education (Scotland) Act 1980
2009-04-01
Education (Scotland) Act 1980
2009-02-23
Education (Scotland) Act 1980
Changes on 2009-02-23
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[^key-9fe42bdac07f0d842607d59a6a637974]: S. 53(2) disapplied (1.12.2008) by [Provision of School Lunches (Disapplication of the Requirement to Charge) (Scotland) Order 2008 (S.S.I. 2008/400)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2008/400), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2008/400/article/1), [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2008/400/article/3)
[^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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2009/4), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2009/4/article/1/2), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2009/4/article/4) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2009/4/article/3))
[^key-0fde67ce8b9108f15944ee8cd06ba9f5]: Words in s. 36(1)(a) repealed (10.3.2008 for specified purposes, 2.6.2008 for specified purposes, 8.12.2008 for specified purposes, 23.2.2009 for specified purposes, 14.12.2009 for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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2007/6), [s. 84(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2007/6/section/84/1), [sch. para. 4(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2007/6/schedule/paragraph/4/a); [S.S.I. 2008/42](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2008/42), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2008/42/article/3), [sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2008/42/schedule); 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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2007/6), [s. 84(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2007/6/section/84/1), [sch. para. 4(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2007/6/schedule/paragraph/4/b); [S.S.I. 2008/42](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2008/42), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2008/42/article/3), [sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2008/42/schedule); 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-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)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2009/4), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2009/4/article/1/2), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2009/4/article/4) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2009/4/article/3))
[^M_F_2a811957-9c9a-4239-fa06-0c61aca0a327]: Words repealed by [Disabled Persons (Services, Consultation and Representation) Act 1986 (c. 33, SIF 113:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/33), [s. 14(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/33/section/14/2/b)
[^M_F_9d5f5601-f644-4661-fa8a-2059faff6bc7]: Words in s. 1(5)(a)(i) substituted (13.10.2000) by [2000 asp 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2000/6), [s. 60(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2000/6/section/60/1), [Sch. 2 para. 3(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2000/6/schedule/2/paragraph/3/2); [S.S.I. 2000/361](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2000/361), [art. 3(1)(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2000/361/article/3/1/2), [Sch. Pt. I](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2000/361/schedule/part/I)
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#### Income plans under schemes.
#### Assessment of secondary school pupils.
#### Secretary of State may prescribe standards, etc., for education authorities.
#### Information as to placing in schools and other matters.
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#### Recovery of cost of board and lodging.
#### Power of education authorities to assist persons to take advantage of educational facilities.
#### Education of pupils in exceptional circumstances.
#### Transitional and savings provisions, amendments and repeals.
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#### Provision of transport and other facilities.
#### Appeal committees: supplementary provisions.
#### Appeal to sheriff from appeal committee.
#### Regulations relating to student loans.
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#### Transitional and savings provisions, amendments and repeals.
#### Duty of education authorities to provide child guidance service.
#### Education in social work establishments.
#### Educational research.
#### Fees not to be charged in public schools, etc: exceptions.
#### Meaning of pupil in sections 12 to 14.
#### Power of education authorities to make payments to persons providing education, etc.
#### Reference to appeal committee of refusal of placing request.
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#### Selection of teachers.
#### Inspection of educational establishments.
#### Code of practice as regards inspections under section 66
#### Refusal of application for registration: disqualifications
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#### Determination of complaints.
#### Payment of grants to be subject to conditions.
#### Examination of accounts.
#### Information by governing bodies.
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#### Income plans under schemes.
#### Reference to appeal committee of refusal of placing request.
#### Appeal committees.
#### Provision of school meals.
#### Provision of clothing for pupils at public schools.
#### Recovery of cost of board and lodging.
#### Provision of school meals.
### Food and drink: nutritional requirements
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#### Provision of clothing for pupils at public schools.
#### Advisory councils.
#### Expenses of Secretary of State.
#### Income plans under schemes.
#### Incidental expenses of and provision for pupils holding assisted places.
#### Industrial scholarships.
#### Short title, commencement and extent.
#### Information as to schools.
#### School age.
#### Sections 49 and 50: matter to which education authority must have regard
#### Requirement to provide information as to school education.
#### Dates for commencement of school attendance.
#### Provision of transport and other facilities.
##### 50A
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#### Regulations relating to student loans.
#### Promotion of school lunches
#### Protection of identity of pupils receiving free school lunches
#### Registration: notification and appeals
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#### Provision of clothing for pupils at public schools.
#### Provision of food and clothing for pupils at schools other than public schools.
#### Examination and assessment of children and young persons.
#### Condition of provision of clothing by education authorities.
#### Recording of children and young persons.
#### Regulations relating to student loans.
#### Transitional provisions and savings on repeal of Education (Student Loans) Act 1990.
#### Selection of teachers.
#### Refusal of application for registration: disqualifications
#### Determination of complaints.
#### Sale of land belonging to educational endowments.
#### Information by governing bodies.
#### Consent of child to medical procedures
#### Notices.
#### Transitional and savings provisions, amendments and repeals.
#### Provision as to maximum amounts of certain allowances.
#### . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
#### Registration: notification and appeals
#### Enforcement of orders.
#### Educational endowments applicable in part to non-educational purposes.
#### Income plans under schemes.
#### Amendment of enactments.
#### Interpretation.
#### Short title, commencement and extent.
2009-01-20
Education (Scotland) Act 1980
2008-12-08
Education (Scotland) Act 1980
2008-12-01
Education (Scotland) Act 1980
2008-10-27
Education (Scotland) Act 1980
2008-08-04
Education (Scotland) Act 1980
2008-06-02
Education (Scotland) Act 1980
2008-05-12
Education (Scotland) Act 1980
2008-04-06
Education (Scotland) Act 1980
2008-04-01
Education (Scotland) Act 1980
2008-03-10
Education (Scotland) Act 1980
2007-10-10
Education (Scotland) Act 1980
2007-08-10
Education (Scotland) Act 1980
2007-08-01
Education (Scotland) Act 1980
2007-02-05
Education (Scotland) Act 1980
2006-10-01
Education (Scotland) Act 1980
2006-06-23
Education (Scotland) Act 1980
2006-04-01
Education (Scotland) Act 1980
2006-01-01
Education (Scotland) Act 1980
2005-12-31
Education (Scotland) Act 1980
2005-11-14
Education (Scotland) Act 1980
2005-10-05
Education (Scotland) Act 1980
2005-10-03
Education (Scotland) Act 1980
2005-01-31
Education (Scotland) Act 1980
2004-12-31
Education (Scotland) Act 1980
2004-11-28
Education (Scotland) Act 1980
2003-04-06
Education (Scotland) Act 1980
2003-04-01
Education (Scotland) Act 1980
2003-02-11
Education (Scotland) Act 1980
2002-10-01
Education (Scotland) Act 1980
1980-08-01
Education (Scotland) Act 1980
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