Economic Assistance to Encourage Torah Learners and Needy Students Law (Amendment – Compliance with the Provisions of the Defense Service Law as a Condition for Assistance) Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק סיוע כלכלי לעידוד לומדי תורה וסטודנטים נזקקים (תיקון - קיום הוראות חוק שירות ביטחון כתנאי לסיוע)
TL;DRA bill to make financial assistance for Torah learners and needy students conditional on fulfilling security service obligations.
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What does the bill do?
The bill amends the Economic Assistance to Encourage Torah Learners and Needy Students Law of 2017 by adding a requirement that a Torah learner act in accordance with the provisions of the Defense Service Law, including fulfilling the obligations imposed on them under it. The proposed amendment aims to encourage military or national service and to strengthen the principle of an equal burden in Israeli society, while allowing continued support for Torah learners on condition that they fulfill their civic duties.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 67 seats
Left the coalition 9 seats
Opposition 44 seats
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