A Long and Illustrious History
The Education Act 1944 (Butler Act) introduced:
ACompulsory school attendance for all children up to the age of 18
BFree secondary education in England and Wales ✓
CThe establishment of the first universities in Britain
DCompulsory religious education in all state-funded schools
Explanation
The Education Act 1944, often called the "Butler Act" (after R.A. Butler), introduced free secondary education in England and Wales. It also established the division between primary and secondary schools.
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