School Uniforms (Guidelines and Allowances) Bill
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Bill Number: Bill 12/22-27
Bill Type: Executive (What are the different Bill Types?)
Bill Sponsor: Minister of Education
A Bill to make provision for binding guidelines on school uniform policies to be issued by the Department of Education and to extend eligibility for school clothing allowances payable by the Education Authority.
Follow the Bill’s journey below from Introduction. Each iteration of the Bill will be published along with the accompanying Explanatory and Financial Memorandum.
First Stage
Status
The Bill completed First Stage on 18 February 2025
Associated information
Bill as Introduced (PDF, 16 pages, 195KB)
Explanatory and Financial Memorandum as Introduced (HTM)
Explanatory and Financial Memorandum as Introduced (PDF, 8 pages, 202KB)
Official Report of First Stage - 18 February 2025
Second Stage
Status
The Bill completed Second Stage on 3 March 2025
Associated information
Official Report of Second Stage - 3 March 2025
Committee Stage
Status
Committee Stage currently in progress.
Associated information
Associated information will be published here when available.
Consideration Stage
Status
To be scheduled on completion of the Committee Stage.
Associated information
Associated information will be published here when available.
Further Consideration Stage
Status
To be scheduled on completion of the Consideration Stage.
Associated information
Associated information will be published here when available.
Final Stage
Status
To be scheduled on completion of the Further Consideration Stage.
Associated information
Associated information will be published here when available.
Royal Assent
Status
Royal Assent will be confirmed when the Bill has completed the legislative process.
Associated information
Associated information will be published here when available.
