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Section 32 Free school lunches: eligibilityI1I2

England and Wales

In section 512ZB of the Education Act 1996 (free school lunches and milk)—

(a)

in subsection (2)(a), for “subsection (4) or (4A) (or both)” substitute “subsection (4), (4A) or (4D)”;

(b)

after subsection (4C) insert—

“(4D)

A person is within this subsection if—

(a)

they are a registered pupil at a maintained school or pupil referral unit in England,

(b)

they or their parent is in receipt of universal credit, and

(c)

they are not within subsection (4);

and the meaning of “maintained school” given by subsection (4C) applies for the purposes of this subsection.”

Annotations

Commencement

I1

S. 32 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 78(5)

I2

S. 32 in force at 17.8.2026 by S.I. 2026/803, reg. 4