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Israeli Education Ministry Issues Key Guidelines Ahead of New School Year
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By חדשות סרוגים
First reported by Now 14 · Aug 23, 2026
What happened
The Israeli Ministry of Education has issued detailed rules for the 2023-2024 school year, clarifying payment obligations, accident insurance coverage, school start times, uniform policies, and mobile phone bans. These guidelines aim to support student welfare and streamline school operations nationwide.
- 01Accident insurance is the only mandatory parental payment for all Israeli students.
- 02Zero hour classes are banned; school starts at 8:00 a.m. except for religious prayer at 7:00 a.m.
- 03Schoolbag weight must not exceed 15% of the student's body weight for health reasons.
- 04Mobile phones are banned all day in elementary and middle schools, including breaks.
- 05Kindergarteners aged 3-4 have a phased schedule for the first two days of school.
- 06Parents must give written consent for optional programs; parent committee approval alone is insufficient.
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