# The Education (Start of Compulsory School Age) Order 1998, Introduction: Introductory text


EDUCATION, ENGLAND AND WALES
Made 1st July 1998
Laid before Parliament 7th July 1998
Coming into force 1st August 1998
In exercise of the powers conferred on the Secretary of State by section 8(4)(a) of the Education Act 1996, the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, as respects England, and the Secretary of State for Wales, as respects Wales, hereby make the following Order:—

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