Education Ministry: Over 400,000 students eligible for special ed...

Education and academia | Aug 27, 2026, 10:58 AM

The Israeli Education Ministry reported that more than 400,000 students will be eligible for special education services in the 2026-2027 school year.

This figure marks an all-time high and constitutes 16 percent of the total student population, reflecting a 9 percent increase from the prior year.

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