Children Not in School (Registers, Support and Orders) Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to make provision about the maintenance of registers by local authorities of children in their area who are not full-time pupils at any school; to make provision about support by local authorities to promote the education of such children; to make provision about school attendance orders; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

What 1st reading means, and what happens next

First reading is the formal introduction of the bill. There is no debate and no vote. The bill is simply presented and printed.

Second reading follows, usually a few weeks later, and is the first opportunity for MPs or peers to debate the principle of the bill.

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

Questions about the Children Not in School (Registers, Support and Orders) Bill

What stage is the Children Not in School (Registers, Support and Orders) Bill at?

The Children Not in School (Registers, Support and Orders) Bill is currently at 1st reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Children Not in School (Registers, Support and Orders) Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Children Not in School (Registers, Support and Orders) Bill is currently at 1st reading.

What happens next to the Children Not in School (Registers, Support and Orders) Bill?

Second reading follows, usually a few weeks later, and is the first opportunity for MPs or peers to debate the principle of the bill.

Who sponsored the Children Not in School (Registers, Support and Orders) Bill?

The Children Not in School (Registers, Support and Orders) Bill was sponsored by Paul Holmes.

When was the Children Not in School (Registers, Support and Orders) Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 21 October 2024, at first reading.

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