Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Bill 2003

• Replaces the term "special educational needs" with "additional support needs" (ASN), covering other needs.

• Summary of provisions:

• identify and address ASN

• consider if child needs Coordinated Support Plan (CSP)

• CSPs only if long-term multiple or complex factors where other agency involvement

• Respond to assessment requests

• End to Future Needs Assessment

• Code of Practice

• Independent mediation, dispute resolution, appeals / ASN Tribunal