# Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Act 2026, Introduction: Introductory text

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An Act of the Scottish Parliament to make provision for and about the provision of services and support for or in relation to children and other persons with care experience; to make provision for a register of foster carers; to make provision about children’s hearings; to make provision in relation to the planning of children’s services; and for connected purposes.
The Bill for this Act of the Scottish Parliament was passed by the Parliament on 19th March 2026 and received Royal Assent on 15th May 2026

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2026/16/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/children-care-care-experience-and-services-planning-scotland-act-2026/introduction
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