# The Special Educational Needs and Disability (2016 Act) (Commencement No. 1) Order (Northern Ireland) 2016, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Order)
This order brings into operation section 6 of the Special Educational Needs and Disability Act (Northern Ireland) 2016.
Section 6 provides that parents have 22 days in which to make representations, or provide written evidence, when the Education Authority notifies them that it has received a referral to make a statutory assessment under Article 15 of the Education (Northern Ireland) Order 1996. The Authority can, with the parent’s consent, proceed to the next stage before the 22 days has expired.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2016/327/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/special-educational-needs-and-disability-2016-act-commencement-no-1-order-northern-ireland-2016/note
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