Strangford MLA Kellie Armstrong brought forward a Private Member’s Bill which broadened the definition of Integrated Education and increased the scope of the statutory duty.
She wanted to reflect the changing demographic makeup of Northern Ireland which is evidenced in the results of the 2021 Census. The definition is now:
(a) those of different cultures and religious beliefs and of none, including reasonable numbers of both Protestant and Roman Catholic children or young persons;
(b) those who are experiencing socio-economic deprivation and those who are not; and
(c) those of different abilities.
and the duty has been modified “to encourage, facilitate and support”
The Act also includes the provision for the Department to bring forward a strategy which reflects the new statutory duty.
We at NICIE look forward to seeing the Act being implemented in the coming years.
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