Bill · started in the Lords

Education (Assemblies) Bill [HL]

A Bill to amend the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 to make provision regarding assemblies at state schools without a designated religious character in England; to repeal the requirement for those schools to hold collective worship; and for connected purposes.

The story so farThe Education (Assemblies) Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 12 September 2024 by Baroness Burt of Solihull (Liberal Democrat). It is now at committee stage in the House of Lords. At committee stage the bill is examined line by line and amendments can be made, before it returns for report stage.

Sponsor

• Baroness Burt of Solihull Liberal Democrat Primary sponsor

Progress through Parliament

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 30 Apr 2026.