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  Academies Bill - Second Reading
  
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  The majority of MPs voted for the Academies Bill[1] to be read a second time ie. for it to continue on its path towards becoming law.
  
  The Bill would enable more schools in England to gain "Academy Status" ie. financial independence and removal from local authority control. 
  
  *  [1] [http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2010-11/academieshl.html Academies Bill 2010]
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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