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NDM8580 Debate on a Member's Legislative Proposal - A Bill on political education

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Meeting: 22/05/2024 - Plenary (Item 6)

Debate on a Member's Legislative Proposal - A Bill for political education

NDM8580 Sioned Williams (South Wales West)

To propose that the Senedd: 

1. Notes a proposal for a political education bill.

2. Notes that the purpose of the bill would be to: 

a) ensure that all learners in schools and colleges in Wales receive specific education relating to Welsh politics and democracy;

b) require all schools and colleges ensure learners understand the importance of civic engagement in the Welsh democratic process; and

c) ensure that 16 and 17 year-olds feel more confident and knowledgeable about elections and the purpose and process of casting their vote.

Minutes:

The item started at 16.16

Voting on the motion under this item was deferred until Voting Time.

NDM8580 Sioned Williams (South Wales West)

To propose that the Senedd: 

1. Notes a proposal for a political education bill.

2. Notes that the purpose of the bill would be to: 

a) ensure that all learners in schools and colleges in Wales receive specific education relating to Welsh politics and democracy;

b) require all schools and colleges ensure learners understand the importance of civic engagement in the Welsh democratic process; and

c) ensure that 16 and 17 year-olds feel more confident and knowledgeable about elections and the purpose and process of casting their vote.

The result was as follows:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

12

30

4

46

The motion was agreed.