# Secure 16 to 19 Academies Act 2026, Section 2: Extent, commencement and short title

Extent: E+W

(1) This Act extends to England and Wales.
(2) This Act comes into force at the end of the period of two months beginning with the day on which it is passed.
(3) This Act may be cited as the Secure 16 to 19 Academies Act 2026.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2026/5/section/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/secure-16-to-19-academies-act-2026/section-2
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