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Creative Education Access Bill [HL]

A Bill to make provision for a minimum standard of access to creative and cultural education in state-funded schools in England and Wales; to promote partnerships between schools and the creative sector; and for connected purposes.

The story so farThe Creative Education Access Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 8 June 2026 by Baroness Featherstone (Liberal Democrat). It is now at second reading in the House of Lords. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

Sponsor

• Baroness Featherstone Liberal Democrat Primary sponsor

Progress through Parliament

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 24 Jul 2026.