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Israel's National Insurance to Disburse 1,204 Shekel Education Grant Per Eligible Child

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By אביחי חיים

First reported by Srugim · Aug 10, 2026

What happened

Israel's National Insurance Institute will pay an education grant of 1,204 shekels per eligible child on August 11 to assist families with back-to-school costs for the 2023-2024 year. Eligibility covers children in certain social benefit-receiving families and includes exceptions for first and twelfth graders with proof of enrollment.

01Israel's National Insurance pays 1,204 shekels per eligible child for school expenses in 2023-2024.
02Grant targets families receiving social benefits like disability or income support.
03Eligible children born between 2009 and 2020 qualify for the payment.
04First and twelfth graders outside birthdate range may qualify with enrollment proof.
05Payments transfer on August 11 directly to families' bank accounts.
06Families should verify eligibility if payment is not automatic.

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OrganizationsNational Insurance Institute