30 Notice by governing body to discontinue foundation or voluntary school [in England]

30  Notice by governing body to discontinue foundation or voluntary school [in England]

(1)     Subject to the following provisions of this section, the governing body of a foundation or voluntary school [in England] may discontinue the school by serving on the Secretary of State and the [local authority] at least two years' notice of their intention to do so.

(2)     If expenditure has been incurred on the school premises (otherwise than in connection with repairs)—

(a)     by the Secretary of State,

(b)     by the Funding Agency for Schools,

(c)     by any [local authority], or

(d)     by an authority which was a local education authority within the meaning of any enactment repealed by the Education Act 1944 or an earlier Act,

no such notice may be served without the consent of the Secretary of State.

(3)     If discontinuing the school would affect the facilities for full-time education suitable to the requirements of persons over compulsory school age who have not attained the age of 19, the governing body shall, before serving a notice under this section, [consult—

(a)     if the school is in England—

(i)     the [Secretary of State], and

(ii)

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