The Knesset Education Committee is voting this morning on the second and third readings of a bill by MK Limor Son Har-Melech that would permit gender-segregated studies in master's and doctoral programs, despite a High Court ruling against such segregation. If passed, the law would override the court's decision.
The Knesset Education Committee is voting this morning (Monday, July 6) on the second and third readings of a bill that would allow gender segregation in master's and doctoral programs, overriding a High Court ruling. The vote, which began at approximately 10:55 Jerusalem, fulfills the schedule reported by The Zioneer on Sunday.
On Sunday at 15:37 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported that the Committee of University Heads had sent an urgent letter to the Knesset, warning that the bill would create 'second-rate degrees' for women and impose an enormous budgetary burden, citing Channel 12. Later that same day, additional reports expanded the source base: the letter also warned of harm to research and training quality, and the need for duplicate academic systems. The Knesset then scheduled the final votes for Monday, as The Zioneer confirmed.
The bill, introduced by MK Limor Son Har-Melech (Otzma Yehudit), has been advancing through the legislative process in recent weeks. As The Zioneer reported on June 29, the Education Committee debated the bill; on July 1, the committee voted on reservations. The bill seeks to override a High Court ruling that struck down gender segregation in academia.
The vote is ongoing; results are expected later today. It remains unclear whether the bill will secure the required majority, and what the government's official position will be on the legislation.
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