# The Education (Start of Compulsory School Age) Order 1998, Article 2


For the purposes of section 8(2) of the Education Act 1996—
(a) 31st August and 31st December shall be prescribed days for 1998 and successive years; and
(b) 31st March shall be a prescribed day for 1999 and successive years.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/1607/article/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/education-start-of-compulsory-school-age-order-1998/article-2
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