Prevention of Social Ostracism in Schools Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק למניעת חרם חברתי בבתי ספר
TL;DRA proposal to establish an officer in every school and a national hotline to handle ostracism and shunning among students, and a duty to provide psychological assistance to those harmed.
Translated from Hebrew
What does the bill do?
The proposal provides for the appointment of an officer in every school who will be responsible for preventing social ostracism (rejection or shunning of a student by a group of peers). The minister will set a dedicated training program for the officers. The minister will establish a national hotline that will provide guidance and assistance to ostracized students and their parents. A student who is being ostracized is entitled to psychological assistance. The proposal will also update the Pupils' Rights Law to add provisions on preventing social ostracism.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 62 seats
Left the coalition 14 seats
Opposition 44 seats
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