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Window : Close Audience : New governors, SEN governors, Primary governors, Secondary governors, Nursery governors, Headteachers, Chairs of Governing Bodies, Clerks Importance : Statutory   Level : Detailed Education Act 1996 – Chapter 56 This Act, passed on 24 July 1996, covers the functions of the Secretary of State, Local Education Authorities (LEAs), schools maintained by LEAs, grant-maintained schools, special educational needs, the curriculum and many other aspects of public education. It consolidates the Education Act 1944 and certain other enactments relating to education, with amendments, to give effect to recommendations of the Law Commission. Attachments: No attachments Web links: Education Act 1996 - Chapter 56 : http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts1996/ukpga_19960056_en_1     Context: Effective date: 25 January 1997 Posted date: 05 March 2003

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