Saudi Arabia Approves System to Develop Public Education Governance

Saudi Arabia has taken a significant step to reform its public education system with the approval of a new governance framework by King Salman bin Abdulaziz. This initiative, aligned with the ambitious Saudi Vision 2030, seeks to elevate the quality of education and its outcomes by providing necessary support and enhancing the overall educational environment.

The new system introduces a council for public education affairs, tasked with approving key policies and regulations. This council will oversee matters concerning students, teachers, and educational institutions, ensuring robust governance. It also aims to foster national partnership in educational development, strengthening the collaboration between various stakeholders.

Minister of Education Yousef Al-Benyan highlighted the approval as substantial support for public education, emphasizing its role in boosting the efficiency of the regulatory and operational systems. The regulations are designed to support the sector's ongoing transformation, empower its personnel, and improve institutional performance. The system clarifies the roles of the Ministry of Education, the new council, and other relevant authorities to ensure alignment in policies, plans, and programs, thereby improving decision-making.

Furthermore, the system encourages private and non-profit sector participation, creating an attractive investment environment in education. It aims to improve service delivery, deepen investment attractiveness, and foster partnerships under clear regulations, ultimately expanding options and sustaining the development of both public and private institutions. The framework also underscores the protection of human rights within education, ensuring a safe and stimulating environment for students and teachers, and reinforcing the family's role. Special attention is given to early childhood education and tailored support for students with disabilities and gifted individuals.

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The approval represents significant support for the development of public education in Saudi Arabia. It boosts the efficiency of its regulatory and operational system, he noted, adding that the new regulations extend the sector's transformation, support its personnel, and contribute to improving institutional performance.