The Head of the Teachers Union Yaffa Ben-David has regretfully requested that the special education sector enter a lockdown in line with that being imposed on the rest of the education system.
"I have no doubt that closing special education is bound to cause a regression among some of the students, especially the low functioning ones," Ben-David said.
"However, we are talking about a matter of saving lives. With much sorrow I am requesting closure of special education instruction at this time," she concluded.