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The ONLY legal criteria for an EHC needs assessment.

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The ONLY legal criteria for an EHC needs assessment.

Section 36(😎 Childrens and Families Act 2014

The local authority must secure an EHC needs assessment for the child or young person if, after having regard to any views expressed and evidence submitted under subsection (7), the authority is of the opinion that—

(a)the child or young person has or MAY have special educational needs, and

(b)it MAY be necessary for special educational provision to be made for the child or young person in accordance with an EHC plan.

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