In a response to a High Court petition, Israel acknowledged that students in the religious-state education track receive higher per-pupil funding than those in the general state track. The state also informed the court it would reexamine the entire funding mechanism.
The Israeli government has formally acknowledged in a High Court of Justice petition that students in the religious-state education system (Mamlachti-Dati) receive higher per-pupil funding than those in the general state education track (Mamlachti). In its written response, the state admitted the disparity and announced it would reexamine the entire funding mechanism in response to the petition. The admission was first reported by journalist Yael Odem. The petition was filed by civil society groups arguing that the budget gap violates the principle of equality in education. No timeline for the review was given.
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