Motion NDM6274 as amended:

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Commends the Welsh Government’s aim of achieving one million Welsh-speakers by 2050 and recognises the key role of schools in achieving it.

2. Welcomes the Welsh Government’s intention to publish a White Paper this year for consultation on provisions for a new Welsh Language Bill as part of plans to increase the use of the Welsh language.

3. Recognises the additional investment in 2017-18 to improve and increase Welsh in the workplace provision and to promote the Welsh language.

4. Notes the Welsh Government’s commitment to review the Welsh in Education Strategic Plan process.

5. Recognises local authorities and other proposers must comply with the School Standards and Organisation (Wales) Act 2013 and the School Organisation Code and must consider a range of factors when proposing significant changes to schools in their jurisdiction.

6. Notes the many cognitive, educational, economic and social benefits of bilingualism.