# Scottish Languages Act 2025, Section 41: Guidance to education authorities relating to Scots language education

Extent: S

(1) The Scottish Ministers may give guidance to education authorities relating to Scots language education in schools.
(2) 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).
(3) In preparing guidance under subsection (1), the Scottish Ministers must consult—
(a) persons with an interest in the promotion of the Scots language,
(b) persons with an interest in the publication of books and other resources in the Scots language, and
(c) such other persons as they consider appropriate.
(4) The Scottish Ministers must publish any guidance given under subsection (1).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2025/10/section/41 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/scottish-languages-act-2025/section-41
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