The Students’ Rights Law* (5767, 2007) was enacted to guarantee the right of access to higher education and equal opportunities, as well as fundamental rights, including freedom of expression, association and equality in terms of school admissions. In 2008, amendments to the law were approved and rules were added regarding students serving in the reserves; and in 2011, sections were added regarding accommodations for student parents.
Among the main sections of the Students’ Rights Law:
- Prohibition against higher education institutions discriminating against candidates or students in registration and acceptance to studies.
- The law protects rights related to exams and assignments, including exams being held on two dates and the right to appeal, the right to suspend studies for two years and rights related to the institution’s disciplinary procedures.
- The law obligates every higher education institution (to which the law applies) to appoint a “Commissioner for Student Admissions”, authorized to investigate complaints on behalf of students about violations of rights protected by the law.
- The law protects basic civil rights including freedom of expression and association.
- The law states that every student eligible to receive a bachelor’s degree will receive one income tax credit point (valid for three years from the date of obtaining the degree).
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*The Students’ Rights Law was passed into law by the Knesset on the 12th of Sivan 5767 (May 29, 2007); the bill and explanatory notes were published in Knesset Bills — 145, on the 2nd of Nisan 5767 (March 21, 2007), p. 148
