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Petition by Sharon Miller

Petition by Sharon Miller, on behalf of the community of Sorn, calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to consider whether it is satisfied that sufficient recognition is given by local authorities, when considering the closure of a rural school, to the adverse impact the closure would have on rural sustainability and development, where there exists higher than average pupil attainment, attendance and capacity levels and lower than average cost per pupil and to the additional capital and other costs of transferring the pupils to another school and whether the directions and guidance to local authorities fully reflect such circumstances.
Number of signatures: 641	Date lodged: 28 February 2008
Summary: Written Submissions for PE1132 18 March 2008 : The Committee agreed to seek responses to the issues raised in the petition from the Scottish Government, East Ayrshire Council, Moray Council, Scottish Borders Council and Aberdeenshire Council. Link to Official Report 18 March 2008
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