Saudi king approves public education governance system

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Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman approved a new public education governance system to strengthen oversight, provide enablers to meet targets, and align the sector with Saudi Vision 2030. the system creates a council for public education affairs to approve policies covering students, teachers, and institutions, and it defines roles for the ministry, the council, and relevant authorities to improve decision making and regulatory tools. it allows new program plans, regulated student transitions, and specialized schools, and it aims to regulate private and non-profit participation, protect rights, and enhance early childhood and special-needs services while the ministry finalizes executive rules.

A council and clearer governance framework will guide public education.