Children, education and childcare

Approaching the eligibility and characterisation committee

Prepare assessment, functioning and family views.

3 minutes to read Last checked: 21.10.2026
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Important to know

Tachles Israel is an independent information service, not a government authority. Check binding conditions, eligibility and deadlines with the official source.

Before you start

Eligibility and service scope do not allocate a particular school.

Who is this guide for?

Parents requesting special-education services.

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Conditions and exceptions

Tel Aviv: regular 31 March 2026 referral deadline passed; ask about exceptional district approval.

Step by step

The checklist

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Prepare the committee file

Check reasons letter, accepted assessment, questionnaires/consent and first-time hearing/vision requirements.
What should you prepare?

Committee evidence.

Please note

Professional reports must meet relevant criteria.

04

Prepare your views

Check summons/receipt and practical school-day examples; ask child/representative participation arrangements.
What should you prepare?

Summons and parental statement.

Please note

Diagnoses alone do not describe school functioning.

Official sources

These links let you check with the responsible authority. The website's verification date does not guarantee that every detail has remained up to date since then.

Frequently asked questions

Does the committee choose the precise school?

Eligibility/framework type and actual placement are separate; follow the decision.

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