83.—(1) In Article 14(1) of the [1997 NI 15.] Further Education (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 (principal powers of governing body of institution of further education) after sub-paragraph (a) there shall be inserted—
“(aa)to provide or secure the provision of secondary education for pupils in key stage 4—
(i)on behalf of the Board of Governors of a grant-aided school at which the pupils are registered; and
(ii)in pursuance of arrangements made with the board for the area in which that school is situated.”.
(2) A board may arrange for secondary education to be provided by an institution of further education on behalf of the Board of Governors of a grant-aided school in its area to meet the needs of any registered pupils at the school who are in key stage 4.
(3) Before making any arrangements under paragraph (2) in relation to a registered pupil at a Catholic maintained school, a board shall consult the Council for Catholic Maintained Schools.