# The Designation of Schools Having a Religious Character (Independent Schools) (England) Order 2023, Introduction: Introductory text

Extent: E+W

Education, England
Made 17th March 2023
Coming into force 18th March 2023
The Secretary of State for Education makes the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by section 69(3) of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998, as applied in relation to independent schools by section 124B(1) of that Act.
In making this Order the Secretary of State has followed the procedure specified in the Religious Character of Schools (Designation Procedure) (Independent Schools) (England) Regulations 2003.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2023/339/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/designation-of-schools-having-a-religious-character-independent-schools-england-order-2023/introduction
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