Israeli Supreme Court Rejects Petition Against Separate Academic Tracks Law
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 2 hours ago
What happened
The Israeli Supreme Court rejected a petition to block a law allowing gender-segregated study tracks in higher education, including advanced degrees. The law, backed by Knesset Member Limor Son Har-Melech, aims to increase access for religious communities. The court's decision lets the law stand, enabling institutions to apply for separate tracks, potentially impacting thousands of Haredi students.
- 01Israeli Supreme Court denies interim injunction against gender-segregated academic tracks law.
- 02Law permits separate study tracks for men and women in advanced degrees, not just undergraduate.
- 03Petitioners sought to halt the law; court allows it to remain fully effective.
- 04Knesset passed the amendment with 52 votes in favor, led by Limor Son Har-Melech.
- 0542% of Haredi students say they would not enroll without separate tracks, per Higher Education Council.
- 06Law reverses prior court ruling and returns decision to lawmakers and academic institutions.
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