# The Care Leaver Payment (Scotland) Regulations 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


Draft Regulations laid before the Scottish Parliament under section 96(2) of the Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 (asp 9), for approval by resolution of the Scottish Parliament.
SOCIAL SECURITY
Made 2026
Coming into force 1st April 2026
The Scottish Ministers make the following Regulations in exercise of the power conferred by section 93A (1) of the Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 and all other powers enabling them to do so.
In accordance with section 93A (10) of that Act, the Scottish Ministers have consulted such persons as they considered representative of individuals who have had experience of being in the care system and such other persons as they considered appropriate.
In accordance with section 96 (2) of that Act, a draft of this instrument has been laid before and approved by resolution of the Scottish Parliament.
In accordance with section 97 (2) of that Act, the Scottish Ministers have informed the Scottish Commission on Social Security of their proposals, notified the Scottish Parliament that they have done so and made their proposals publicly available by such means as they consider appropriate.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/sdsi/2026/9780111065112/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-care-leaver-payment-scotland-regulations-2026/introduction
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