A local authority may continue to maintain an EHC plan for a young person until the end of the academic year during which the young person attains the age of 25.
"Academic year" means the period of twelve months ending on the prescribed date.
Section 46: Maintaining an EHC plan after young person's 25th birthday
Children and Families Act 2014 · 2014 c. 6View on legislation.gov.uk
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