The Education Act 1996 (c. 56) is act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, introduced under the second John Major government. It led to the establishment of special local authorities, who for example would identify children with special educational needs.

Provisions Repealed enactments Section 582(2) of the act repealed 61 enactments, listed in parts I and II of schedule 38 to the act.

+ Repeals coming into force on 1st November 1996CitationShort titleExtent of repeal7 & 8 Geo. 6. c. 31Education Act 1944The whole act.9 & 10 Geo. 6. c. 49Acquisition of Land (Authorisation Procedure) Act 1946In Schedule 4, the entry relating to the Education Act 1944.9 & 10 Geo. 6. c. 50Education Act 1946The whole act.11 & 12 Geo. 6. c. 40Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1948The whole act.1 & 2 Eliz. 2. c. 33Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1953The whole act.7 & 8 Eliz. 2. c. 53Town and Country Planning Act 1959In Schedule 4, paragraph 4.7 & 8 Eliz. 2. c. 60Education Act 1959The whole act.9 & 10 Eliz. 2. c. 45Rating and Valuation Act 1961The whole act.10 & 11 Eliz. 2. c. 12Education Act 1962Section 9.Section 13(4).Section 14(2).1963 c. 37Children and Young Persons Act 1963Section 38(2).1964 c. 82Education Act 1964The whole act.1967 c. 3Education Act 1967Section 2.In section 6(1), the words from "and this Act" onwards.1967 c. 80Criminal Justice Act 1967In Part I of Schedule 3, the entry relating to the Education Act 1944.1968 c. 17Education Act 1968The whole act.1968 c. xxxixGreater London Council (General Powers) Act 1968Section 56.1970 c. 42Local Authority Social Services Act 1970In Schedule 1, the entry relating to the Education Act 1993.1970 c. 52Education (Handicapped Children) Act 1970The whole act.1972 c. 70Local Government Act 1972Section 192.1973 c. 16Education Act 1973Section 1(2).Section 2.In section 5(1), the words from ", and the Education Acts" onwards.In Schedule 1, paragraph 3.1973 c. 23Education (Work Experience) Act 1973The whole act.1975 c. 2Education Act 1975The whole act.1976 c. 5Education (School-leaving Dates) Act 1976The whole act.1976 c. 81Education Act 1976The whole act.1977 c. 49National Health Service Act 1977In Schedule 14, in paragraph 13(1)(b) "7 to 9".In Schedule 15, paragraphs 2 and 3.1979 c. 49Education Act 1979The whole act.1980 c. 20Education Act 1980Sections 1 to 18.Sections 21 and 22.Section 24.Section 26.Sections 28 to 30.Section 33(3).Sections 34 and 35.Section 37.In section 38, subsections (2) and (4) to (6).Schedules 1 to 4.Schedule 7.1980 c. 65Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980Section 2(3).1981 c. 60Education Act 1981The whole act.1982 c. 48Criminal Justice Act 1982In Schedule 3, the entries relating to the Education Act 1944.1984 c. 11Education (Grants and Awards) Act 1984The whole act.1985 c. 47Further Education Act 1985Section 8(2).1986 c. 50Social Security Act 1986Section 77 so far as relating to section 22 of the Education Act 1980.1986 c. 61Education (No. 2) Act 1986Sections 1 to 42.Sections 44 to 47.Sections 51 to 60.In section 62(1), paragraph (a) and the "(b)" immediately following it.In section 63, in subsection (1) the words "(other than under section 2(7), 9(6) or 54)", in subsection (2) "51 or", and subsection (2A).In section 65(1), all the definitions except that of "establishment of higher or further education".In section 66, in subsection (1) "60 and" and "to (3)", and in subsection (2) "and 59".In section 67, subsections (2), (5) and (6).Schedules 1 to 3.In Schedule 4, paragraphs 1, 2 and 5.Schedules 5 and 6.1987 c. 15Reverter of Sites Act 1987Section 8(1).1988 c. 40Education Reform Act 1988Part I.Section 120(5) and (9).In section 210, in each of subsections (1) and (3)(d) the words "local education authorities or".In section 211, paragraphs (a) and (b) and the words "the school or".Sections 212 and 213.In section 218, in subsection (1) in each of paragraphs (e) and (f) the words "schools and" and paragraph (g), in subsection (7) the words from "or, in such cases" to "the funding authority" and the words "school or" (where first occurring) and "any school or", and subsections (8) and (13).Section 222.Sections 225 and 227.Section 229(1).In section 230(1), "section 15(2)".In section 232, subsection (3) and, in subsection (4)(b), "3(4)(a), 4(2)(c), 24".Section 234.In section 235, in subsection (1) the definition of "the 1980 Act".In section 236, in subsection (1) the words from "section 1" to "section 119" and "sections 212 and 213", and subsections (2) and (3).Section 238(2).Schedules 1 to 4.In Schedule 12, paragraphs 1 to 8, 14, 17, 24, 25, 34, 35, 37, 54 to 62, 69(4), 76, 77, 81, 82, 87(3), 99, 102, 103 and 106.1989 c. 41Children Act 1989In Schedule 13, paragraphs 9 and 10.1989 c. 42Local Government and Housing Act 1989In section 13(9), the definition of "foundation governors" and the "and" immediately following it.Section 188.1990 c. 6Education (Student Loans) Act 1990Section 4(2).1990 c. 19National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990In Schedule 9, paragraph 31.1990 c. 38Employment Act 1990Section 14.In section 18(2), the words from "section 14" to "experience)".1991 c. 21Disability Living Allowance and Disability Working Allowance Act 1991In Schedule 3, paragraph 12.1991 c. 49School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Act 1991Section 6(2).1991 No. 2Diocesan Boards of Education Measure 1991In section 10(1), the definition of "the 1988 Act".1992 c. 13Further and Higher Education Act 1992Sections 10 to 14.Section 59.In section 92, the entries for "pupil", "secondary education" and "school".Section 94(2).In Schedule 8, paragraphs 1 to 17, 24 to 26, 28, 43(b), 50, 53, 54, 56, 57 and 82.1992 c. 38Education (Schools) Act 1992Section 16.In Schedule 4, paragraphs 1 and 4 to 6.1993 c. 8Judicial Pensions and Retirement Act 1993In Schedule 6, paragraph 51.1993 c. 10Charities Act 1993In Schedule 2, paragraphs (e) and (g).1993 c. 35Education Act 1993The whole act.1994 c. 19Local Government (Wales) Act 1994Section 21.In Schedule 16, paragraphs 8 and 105.1994 c. 30Education Act 1994Section 27(2).In Schedule 2, paragraphs 5(2) and (4)(a), 6(2) and (4)(a) and 8(2) to (4).1995 c. 17Health Authorities Act 1995In Schedule 1, paragraphs 112 and 124.1995 c. 18Jobseekers Act 1995In Schedule 2, paragraphs 3 and 17.1995 c. 21Merchant Shipping Act 1995In Schedule 13, paragraph 48.1995 c. 50Disability Discrimination Act 1995Section 29(1) and (2).Section 30(7) to (9).1996 c. 9Education (Student Loans) Act 1996Section 4(2).1996 c. 18Employment Rights Act 1996In Schedule 1, paragraph 59.1996 c. 23Arbitration Act 1996In Schedule 3, paragraphs 4 and 59.1996 c. 50Nursery Education and Grant-Maintained Schools Act 1996Section 7.In Schedule 3, paragraphs 1 to 8 and 10 to 15.

+ Repeals coming into force on appointed dayCitationShort titleExtent of repeal1975 c. 65Sex Discrimination Act 1975In section 82(1), the definition of "upper limit of compulsory school age".1976 c. 74Race Relations Act 1976In section 78(1), the definition of "upper limit of compulsory school age".1995 c. 36Children (Scotland) Act 1995In Schedule 4, paragraph 10(a).

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