Absorption of Discharged Soldiers Law (Amendment – Full Tuition Funding for Combat Soldiers) Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק קליטת חיילים משוחררים (תיקון - מימון שכר לימוד מלא ללוחמים)
TL;DRThe bill changes the Discharged Soldiers Absorption Law to fund the full tuition in higher education for combatants who meet certain conditions.
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What does the bill do?
The bill amends Section 7A(1)(c) of the Discharged Soldiers Absorption Law of 1994, and replaces the existing benefit of partial tuition allocation with full allocation. The amendment is intended for discharged combatants who meet the qualifying conditions, and its purpose is to ease the burden of military obligations by fully funding studies in higher education or vocational training institutions. According to the explanatory notes, the amendment is intended to strengthen the discharged soldier's economic security and to encourage integration into society.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 64 seats
Opposition 56 seats
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