Section 41 Guidance to education authorities relating to Scots language educationI1I2
Scotland
The Scottish Ministers may give guidance to education authorities relating to Scots language education in schools.
In exercising its functions relating to school education, an education authority must have regard to any guidance given by the Scottish Ministers under subsection (1).
In preparing guidance under subsection (1), the Scottish Ministers must consult—
persons with an interest in the promotion of the Scots language,
persons with an interest in the publication of books and other resources in the Scots language, and
such other persons as they consider appropriate.
The Scottish Ministers must publish any guidance given under subsection (1).
Annotations
Commencement
- I1
S. 41 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 48(2)
- I2
S. 41 in force at 30.11.2025 by S.S.I. 2025/348, reg. 2, sch.