Student's Rights Law (Amendment – Accommodations in Higher Education for Students Due to Serious Illness) Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק זכויות הסטודנט (תיקון - התאמות בהשכלה גבוהה לסטודנטים עקב מחלה קשה)
TL;DRA bill to add rights and accommodations in higher education for students suffering from a serious illness.
Translated from Hebrew
What does the bill do?
The bill adds a new chapter to the Student Rights Law defining rights to accommodations and absences for students suffering from serious illnesses. The rights include: absence from 30% of classes during the recovery period (up to five years), postponement of assignments and exams, exam accommodations through digital means or in a separate room, participation in labs and workshops on alternative dates, an extension of studies without additional payment, continued payment of a scholarship, free parking, and limited digital services. Provisions are set by each institution in consultation with student organizations and patients' rights organizations, in coordination with authorized medical professionals.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 67 seats
Left the coalition 9 seats
Opposition 44 seats
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