Last Change:
09/11/2024
Education (Admission to Schools) Act 2018
Year: 2018
Type: Domestic law
Rights Category: Education
Link to external source:
https://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2018/act/14/enacted/en/print#sec2
Description
The Education (Admission to Schools) Act 2018 regulates the admission processes for schools in Ireland. The Act prohibits discrimination in school admissions based on gender, religion, or special educational needs, and requires schools to publish admission policies. It also allows for greater involvement of the Minister for Education in addressing overcrowding and ensures the prioritization of local children in cases of limited spaces.