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This offers an outline of how the Bill might progress through consultation, the Parliamentary process and into law. The Education Committee that will consider the Bill has a wide discretion to call for evidence on matters relating to the Bill and may decide to initiate inquiries of its own. As such, the timings are intended as illustrative.
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July to October |
The Scottish Executive Education Department consults on the draft Bill. |
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November |
A revised Bill together with accompanying papers is provided to the Parliament. |
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The Bill is passed to the Education Committee for consideration of the general principle of the Bill and the consultation exercise. The Committee prepares a report for the Parliament. |
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Parliament debates the general principle of the Bill in plenary. The Parliament can approve or reject the Bill at this stage. |
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December |
If the Bill is approved it is referred back to the Education Committee for detailed examination and for the consideration of amendments. |
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April 2000 |
The Bill as amended is considered in plenary by the Parliament. It may be further amended at this time. The Parliament may approve or reject the Bill. |
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May 2000 |
If the Bill is approved it goes to receive Royal Assent and becomes law. |
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