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Scottish Languages Bill - Stage 1 Report
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Published: Wednesday 24 Jul 2024 (ECYPS062024R05)
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Introduction
Aims of the Bill
Official status for Gaelic and Scots
Gaelic language
Role of Bòrd na Gàidhlig
Areas of Linguistic Significance
Criteria
What will an area of linguistic significance look like?
Designation process
Provision for Scots areas of linguistic significance
National Strategy
Increased reach
Measuring success
Standards, guidance and directions
Public Bodies’ Plans and Reporting
Gaelic Education
Functions of Scottish Ministers
Duty to promote Gaelic education
Standards, guidance and directions within education
Consultation
Teaching and support staff
Fluency
Education reform alignment and a Gaelic curriculum
Ministers’ and Local authorities’ duties
Gaelic Medium Education Assessments
Further and Higher education
Scots language
Scots Strategy
Language guidance
Scots Education
Guidance relating to Scots language education
Standards within education
Consideration of delegated powers
Financial Memorandum vs Finance
Conclusion
Annex A
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Comunn na Gàidhlig. (2024, May 13). Additional submission. Retrieved from
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Scots Language Centre. (2024, March). Response to the Scottish Languages Bill (English - detailed call for views). Retrieved from
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Scots Language Dictionaries. (2024, March). Response to the Scottish Languages Bill (English - detailed call for views). Retrieved from
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The Law Society of Scotland. (2024, March). Response to the Scottish Languages Bill (English - detailed call for views). Retrieved from
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The Doric Board. (2024, March). Response to the Scottish Languages Bill (English - detailed call for views). Retrieved from
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Education Scotland. (2024, March). Response to the Scottish Languages Bill (English - detailed call for views). Retrieved from
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Ceòlas Uibhist. (2024, March). Response to the Scottish Languages Bill (English - detailed call for views). Retrieved from
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Donald Morris. (2024, March). Response to the Scottish Languages Bill (English - detailed call for views). Retrieved from
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Comann Luchd-Teagaisg Àrd Sgoiltean. (2024, March). Response to the Scottish Languages Bill (English - detailed call for views). Retrieved from
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Historic Environment Scotland. (2024, March). Response to the Scottish Languages Bill (English - detailed call for views). Retrieved from
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Urras Thiriodh (Tiree Community Development Trust). (2024, March). Response to the Scottish Languages Bill (English - detailed call for views). Retrieved from
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National Trust for Scotland. (2024, March). Response to the Scottish Languages Bill (English - detailed call for views). Retrieved from
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Wester Ross Biosphere Ltd, (Bith-Cruinne Rois an Iar). (2024, March). Response to the Scottish Languages Bill (English - detailed call for views). Retrieved from
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Glasgow City Council . (2024, March). Response to the Scottish Languages Bill (English - detailed call for views). Retrieved from
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Bòrd na Gàidhlig. (2024, March). Response to the Scottish Languages Bill (English - detailed call for views). Retrieved from
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Comunn na Gàidhlig . (2024, March). Response to the Scottish Languages Bill (English - detailed call for views). Retrieved from
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Scottish Qualifications Authority. (2024, March). Response to the Scottish Languages Bill (English - detailed call for views). Retrieved from
https://yourviews.parliament.scot/ecyp/scottish-languages-bill-detailed-english/consultation/view_respondent?show_all_questions=0&sort=submitted&order=ascending&_q__text=martin&uuId=406348996
COSLA. (2024, March). Response to the Scottish Languages Bill (English - detailed call for views). Retrieved from
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Am Pàipear. (2024, March). Response to the Scottish Languages Bill (English - detailed call for views). Retrieved from
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Fèisean nan Gàidheal. (2024, March). Response to the Scottish Languages Bill (English - detailed call for views). Retrieved from
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Sabhal Mòr Ostaig. (2024, March). Response to the Scottish Languages Bill (English - detailed call for views). Retrieved from
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The Highland Council. (2024, March). Response to the Scottish Languages Bill (English - detailed call for views). Retrieved from
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Gaelic Committee of the Church of Scotland. (2024, March). Response to the Scottish Languages Bill (English - detailed call for views). Retrieved from
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