Education (Assemblies) Bill [HL]

What the bill does

A Bill to amend the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 to make provision regarding assemblies at state schools without a designated religious character in England; to repeal the requirement for those schools to hold collective worship; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

What Committee stage means, and what happens next

At committee stage the bill is examined clause by clause and amendments are proposed, debated and voted on. This is where most changes are made.

Report stage follows, giving the whole House a chance to consider the amended bill and propose further changes.

Read the full guide to this stage: What happens at committee stage of a bill

Questions about the Education (Assemblies) Bill [HL]

What stage is the Education (Assemblies) Bill [HL] at?

The Education (Assemblies) Bill [HL] is currently at Committee stage in the UK Parliament.

Has the Education (Assemblies) Bill [HL] become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Education (Assemblies) Bill [HL] is currently at Committee stage.

What happens next to the Education (Assemblies) Bill [HL]?

Report stage follows, giving the whole House a chance to consider the amended bill and propose further changes.

Who sponsored the Education (Assemblies) Bill [HL]?

The Education (Assemblies) Bill [HL] was sponsored by Baroness Burt of Solihull.

When was the Education (Assemblies) Bill [HL] introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 12 September 2024, at first reading.

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