Compulsory Education Law, 5709-1949
חוק לימוד חובה, תש"ט-1949
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Chapter VI: Implementation
Functions of the Education Council§
The Minister shall consult with the Education Council before exercising any of the powers vested in the Minister under this Law, except for the powers vested in the Minister under sections 4(b)(3), 4(f), 5(b), 6(c), 7(b), 8 and 13, and except for the powers to grant approval and to prescribe the rate of payments under section 6(d).
Implementation and regulations§
Commencement§
This Law shall have effect from the date of its publication in Reshumot (Official Gazette); however, in the period between that date and the 13th day of Nisan 5710 (31 March 1950), the provisions of this Law shall be implemented only to the extent that the Minister shall prescribe by Order published in Reshumot (Official Gazette).
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