# The Education (European Economic Area) (Scotland) Regulations 1993, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations amend the Education Authority Bursaries (Scotland) Regulations 1988 as amended (the “1988 Regulations”), the Students Allowances (Scotland) Regulations 1991 (the “1991 Regulations”) and the Education (Fees and Awards) (Scotland) Regulations 1983 as amended (the “1983 Regulations”) to give effect to certain obligations arising from the Agreement on the European Economic Area signed at Oporto on 2nd May 1992 (Cmnd. 2073) as adjusted by the Protocol signed at Brussels on 17th March 1993 (Cmnd. 2183).
The amendments reflect the fact that Council Regulation (EEC) No. 1612/68 now applies to the European Economic Area and not only to the European Community. Persons who now have rights arising out of Article 7(2), 7(3) or 12 of the Regulation by virtue of the fact that this Regulation now applies to the European Economic Area are now, under these Regulations, entitled to allowances payable under the 1991 Regulations and are also eligible for bursaries payable under the 1988 Regulations. In addition, the tuition fees and other fees charged to such persons in terms of the 1983 Regulations must be no higher than the fees charged in respect of students from the United Kingdom.
The residence requirement which nationals from member States of the European Community and migrant workers must satisfy to qualify for benefits under the 1983, 1988 or 1991 Regulations is extended to apply to residence within the European Economic Area.
These Regulations also amend the definition of the term “refugee” as it is used in the 1988 Regulations and the 1991 Regulations, by confining it to persons who are recognised as refugees within the meaning of the United Nations Convention relating to the Status of Refugees.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1993/3184/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/education-european-economic-area-scotland-regulations-1993/note
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