Integration of the Heritage of Sephardi and Mizrahi Jewry into the Education System and Higher Education Bill

What does the bill do?

The bill establishes an administration within the Ministry of Education that will update, produce and develop content on the heritage of Sephardi and Mizrahi Jewry for study in the education system, monitor its incorporation and organize training and workshops for education staff. The administration will receive a separate annual budget in a dedicated operating item in the Ministry of Education budget, and its head will be appointed by the Minister of Education. In addition, an accompanying council of academics at higher education institutions will be established, which will promote research and the advancement of unique study tracks in this field in higher education.