Education Inspections Bill
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Bill Number: Bill 34/22-27
Bill Type: Executive (What are the different Bill Types?)
Bill Sponsor: Minister of Education
A Bill to amend the Education and Libraries (Northern Ireland) Order 1986 with respect to inspections of schools, colleges and certain other providers of education.
Follow the Bill’s journey below from Introduction. Each iteration of the Bill will be published along with the accompanying Explanatory and Financial Memorandum.

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First Stage
Status
The Bill was introduced on 19 May 2026
Associated information
Bill as Introduced (PDF, 12 pages, 275KB)
Explanatory and Financial Memorandum as Introduced (HTM)
Explanatory and Financial Memorandum as Introduced (PDF, 8 pages, 255KB)
Official Report of the First Stage - 19 May 2026
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Second Stage
Status
To be scheduled
Associated information
Associated information will be published here when available.
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Committee Stage
Status
To be scheduled on completion of the Second Stage.
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Consideration Stage
Status
To be scheduled on completion of the Committee Stage.
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Further Consideration Stage
Status
To be scheduled on completion of the Consideration Stage.
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Final Stage
Status
To be scheduled on completion of the Further Consideration Stage.
Associated information
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Royal Assent
Status
Royal Assent will be confirmed when the Bill has completed the legislative process.
Associated information
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