New publication from Scottish Government - 'Consultation on the Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004 - Amendment Bill 2008'

A new publication from the Scottish Government reports on the consultation exercise held between 9 May and 19 June 2008 on the Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004 - Amendment Bill 2008.

The consultation document contained detailed proposals on amendments to the Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004 (the 2004 Act) and a draft version of the Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Bill (the Bill). This report also sets out what impact the consultation findings have had on the draft Bill. The Bill will be introduced to the Scottish Parliament during the week commencing 6 October 2008. The Bill will be accompanied by a Policy Memorandum and Accompanying Documents (which includes Explanatory Notes and a Financial Memorandum).

The Policy Memorandum explains the policy objectives of the Bill, the alternative options considered, the consultation process and the effect of the Bill on human rights, island communities, local government, sustainable development and equal opportunities.