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Internet Access (Children Eligible for Free School Meals) Bill

A Bill to place a duty on the Secretary of State to ensure that all children eligible for free school meals have a broadband connection and facilities to access the internet at home; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Internet Access (Children Eligible for Free School Meals) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 15 June 2020 by Siobhain McDonagh (Labour). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 15 Jun 2020
  2. 2nd reading Commons Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 4 May 2021.