# School Uniforms (Guidelines and Allowances) Act (Northern Ireland) 2026, Section 18: Commencement

Extent: N.I.

(1) Section 5 comes into operation on such day or days as the Department of Education may by order appoint.
(2) The rest of this Act comes into operation on the day after the day of Royal Assent.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nia/2026/1/section/18 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/school-uniforms-guidelines-and-allowances-act-northern-ireland-2026/section-18
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