Entitlement to Learning Disability Diagnosis for Children from Low-Income Families Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק זכאות לאבחון לקויות למידה לילדים ממשפחות מעוטות יכולת
TL;DRA proposal to give children from low-income families free diagnosis of learning disabilities through their educational institution.
Translated from Hebrew
What does the bill do?
The proposal states that heads of educational institutions will act to identify eligible children from low-income families who are reasonably likely to have learning disabilities. Children who are identified will be able to undergo a recognized diagnosis free of charge, and the results of the diagnosis will be passed on to their parents and to the educational institution, subject to the parents' consent. The Minister of Education, in consultation with the Minister of Welfare and Social Affairs, will set criteria for eligibility on an economic, social, environmental and other basis.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 64 seats
Opposition 56 seats
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