Kindergartens, younger grades to study as usual; grades 3-4 to divide into capsules of no more than 18; older students to mostly distance learn when year opens September 1

NIS 4.2 billion program will see kindergartens, grades 1-2 hold regular studies; grades 3-4 with classes divided into capsules; higher grades mostly to have distance learning

Health officials will reportedly propose classes with just 18 students, but keep kindergartens at full capacity in light of data showing lower infection rates among young kids

Yoav Gallant says efforts are being made to ensure that every student in the country can distance learn if necessary, although ministry cannot yet commit to reaching that goal

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