Section 16 GuidanceF1I1

Section 9 of the Gaelic Language (Scotland) Act 2005 (guidance on Gaelic education) is amended as follows.

In subsection (1), for “may” substitute “ must ”.

After that subsection insert—

“(1A)

Guidance under subsection (1) may, in particular, include provision relating to the provision of Gaelic education in schools.

(1B)

In subsection (1A), “schools” has the meaning given by section 135(1) of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980.”.

After subsection (2) insert—

“(2A)

Any relevant public authority having functions relating to, or to the provision of, Gaelic education must, to the extent that guidance under subsection (1) relates to the functions, have regard to the guidance in carrying out the functions.”.