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Written question asked by Lord Addington (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 4 June 2014, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 June 2014. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Wednesday, 18 June 2014 on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.


Disabled Students' Allowances

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what definition of severity for those with dyslexia or specific learning difficulties will be used to justify continued support under the Disabled Students’ Allowance.[HL43]

Answer

Extensive discussions are underway with a wide range of stakeholders to help inform the Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSA) Guidance for 2015/16, due this autumn. The guidance will set out the conditions under which DSA will apply. Students will continue to undergo individual study needs assessments, but their needs will be met by DSA and Higher Education Institutions through their duties under the Equality Act.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL43; 754 c60WA
Session
2014-15
Subjects
Dyslexia Special educational needs Disabled students' allowances
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk