A4.50 Second opinion assessments by Ministry of Education (residence applications)
See A4 (before 28/11/2005)
- In the case of applications for residence, where the original assessment of a Ministry of Education assessment panel is confirmed by that panel and an opinion from a suitably qualified professional which disputes the original assessment has been provided, the original assessment and the further opinion will be referred to a different Ministry of Education panel for a second opinion. Where this occurs, it is the role of the second panel to assess whether there is a relatively high probability that the applicant's physical, intellectual or behavioural condition or group of conditions would entitle them to Ongoing and Reviewable Resourcing Schemes (ORRS) funding.
- The recommendation arising from the second panel's assessment is final.
