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State Faces Legal Scrutiny Over Ultra-Orthodox School Funding

2/1/2026

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On February 1, 2026, the state submitted an updated High Court response on ultra-Orthodox school funding, noting incomplete data on core-curriculum compliance.
The Hiddush petition alleges the state funds these networks despite supervision deficiencies.
The Attorney-General's Office instructed the Education Ministry to provide missing information.
Internal disagreements persist over how to present the data.
Education Minister Yoav Kisch has requested separate legal representation.

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Story summary

On February 1, 2026, the state submitted an updated High Court response on ultra-Orthodox school funding, noting incomplete data on core-curriculum compliance.
The Hiddush petition alleges the state funds these networks despite supervision deficiencies.
The Attorney-General's Office instructed the Education Ministry to provide missing information.
Internal disagreements persist over how to present the data.
Education Minister Yoav Kisch has requested separate legal representation.