Section 47: Transfer of EHC plans
249.This section enables regulations to be made regarding the process for transfers of EHC plans, when a child or young person with an EHC plan moves between local authority areas. This may include a duty on the new local authority to maintain an EHC plan prepared by the previous local authority.
250.This section replaces, in relation to England, paragraph 7(2) of Schedule 27 to the Education Act 1996.