# Tertiary Education and Training (Funding and Governance) (Scotland) Act 2026, Section 17: Recommendations to fundable bodies

Extent: S

(1) The 2005 Act is modified as follows.
(2) In section 15 (efficiency studies), after subsection (2) insert—
“(3) A study under subsection (1) may include consideration of the extent to which the needs and interests of students are being met.
(4) A study under subsection (1) may include consideration of the extent to which the needs and interests of staff are being met, including in relation to fair work principles.
(5) The Council may issue recommendations to a fundable body following a study carried out under subsection (1).
(6) The Council may publish any recommendations issued under subsection (5) as it considers appropriate.
(7) Before publishing any recommendations issued under subsection (5), the Council must consult the fundable body to which the recommendations have been issued.”.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2026/5/section/17 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/tertiary-education-and-training-funding-and-governance-scotland-act-2026/section-17
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