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20.—(1) Where—
(a)the parent of a child for whom [F1the Authority] is responsible asks [F1the Authority] to arrange for an assessment to be made in respect of the child under Article 15,
(b)such an assessment has not been made within the period of six months ending with the date on which the request is made, and
(c)it is necessary for [F1the Authority] to make an assessment under that Article,
[F1the Authority] shall comply with that request.
(2) Paragraph (1) applies whether or not [F1the Authority] is maintaining a statement under Article 16 for the child.
(3) If in any case where paragraph (1)(a) and (b) applies [F1the Authority] decides not to comply with the request—
(a)it shall give[F2 notice in writing of that decision and of the reasons for making it to the parent of the child], and
(b)the parent may appeal to the Tribunal against the decision.
[F2(3A) A notice under paragraph (3)(a) shall inform the parent of the right of appeal under paragraph (3)(b) and contain such other information as may be prescribed.]
(4) On an appeal under paragraph (3) the Tribunal may—
(a)dismiss the appeal, or
(b)order [F1the Authority] to arrange for an assessment to be made in respect of the child under Article 15.
F1Words in Order substituted (1.4.2015) by Education Act (Northern Ireland) 2014 (c. 12), Sch. 3 para. 1(1)(a) (with Sch. 2 para. 4(3), Sch. 3 para. 1(2)); S.R. 2015/35, art. 2(b)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Arts. 6-21B: power to disapply or modify conferred (temp.) (25.3.2020) by Coronavirus Act 2020 (c. 7), s. 87(1), Sch. 17 para. 17 (with ss. 88-90)
C2Arts. 6-21B expiry of earlier affecting provision 2020 c. 7, Sch. 16 para. 17 (25.3.2022) by Coronavirus Act 2020 (c. 7), s. 89 (with s. 90)
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