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When the final amended plan (or a decision not to amend) is due: within 8 weeks of this notice

When the final amended plan (or a decision not to amend) is due: within 8 weeks of this notice. The council must send the final amended plan, or its decision not to amend, within 8 weeks of sending the proposed amendments.

Not required by law: good practice.

Part of the letter: Proposed amendments to an EHC plan.

Type of rule

Good practiceGood practice: helpful, not required by law.

Rule id

notice.amendment_proposal.final_timescale

Rules version

england-2026.10

Law as at

30 September 2026

Sources

• SEND Regulations 2014, reg 22(3)Law (Act or Regulations)
• SEND Regulations 2014, reg 22(4)Law (Act or Regulations)

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