(1)Section 63 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 (power to make regulations for targets relating to unauthorised absences) is amended as follows.
(2)In subsections (1) and (3), the word “unauthorised” is omitted.
(3)After subsection (3) there is inserted—
“(3A)Provision made by regulations under this section may relate to—
(a)absences which are authorised pursuant to regulations under section 434 of the Education Act 1996, or
(b)absences which are not so authorised, or
(c)both.”
(4)In subsection (4), the definition of “unauthorised absence” is omitted.
Commencement Information
I1S. 53 in force at 1.6.2004 except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/1318, art. 2
I2S. 53 in force at 31.10.2005 for W. by S.I. 2005/2910, art. 4, Sch.