Do not fine parents for children missing school for family funerals abroad
I would like Parliament to amend Section 444 of the Education Act 1996 to provide parents an exemption from fines when they take children abroad for a family funeral. The exemption should apply for 10 days per school year.
Bridget Phillipson
Education Secretary
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Do not fine parents for children missing school for family funerals abroad
I would like Parliament to amend Section 444 of the Education Act 1996 to provide parents an exemption from fines when they take children abroad for a family funeral. The exemption should apply for 10 days per school year.
Similar motions
Stop criminalisation of parents who take children abroad due to domestic abuse
Let low-income parents take kids on short term-time holidays without fines
Give all parents the legal right to participate in their child’s funeral
School holidays difficult for working families