Legal Advisor Orders Release of Exam Results Minister Kisch Tried to Suppress

The Attorney General has ordered the publication of exam results that Minister of Education Yoav Kisch had previously instructed to be withheld. The decision comes after Kisch's directive to suppress the results, which were part of a pilot program for a new matriculation exam, was met with criticism and legal challenges.

The Ministry of Education had conducted a pilot program for a new, more challenging matriculation exam in mathematics, English, and Hebrew. The results of this pilot were intended to inform future curriculum development. However, Minister Kisch decided to prevent the publication of these results, citing concerns about their potential impact on students and the education system. This move was widely seen as an attempt to avoid negative publicity or to prevent the new exam from being perceived as too difficult.

The Attorney General's office reviewed the case and concluded that withholding the results was not legally justifiable. The directive to publish the results is expected to be implemented next week. This decision underscores the legal advisor's role in overseeing ministerial actions and ensuring transparency in public administration.