A royal decree has been issued graciously approving the public education system, which aims to enhance the governance framework of public education, provide the necessary enablers to achieve its objectives, and enable it to improve the quality of the educational environment and its outputs, in addition to regulating the role of the private and non-profit sectors in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.

The system regulates the participation of the private and non-profit sectors in providing educational services.

Minister of Education Yousef Al-Benyan stated that this step represents important support for the development of public education in the Kingdom, enhancing the efficiency of its regulatory and operational system, as well as regulating the role of the private and non-profit sectors, thereby raising performance efficiency and achieving the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.

The system also enhances the governance of public education by defining the roles of the Ministry of Education, the Council of Public Education Affairs, and relevant authorities, thereby supporting the alignment of educational policies, plans, and programs, raising decision-making efficiency, and enabling the ministry to develop tools for regulation, follow-up, and supervision of the public education sector.

The system also contributes to supporting investment in education by regulating the participation of the private and non-profit sectors in providing educational services, and enhancing the attractiveness of investment and partnerships according to clear controls, to improve service quality, expand educational options, and ensure the sustainable development of public and private educational institutions.

The system emphasizes the protection of human rights in education, the rights of students and teachers, and the provision of a safe and stimulating educational environment, thereby supporting the quality of the educational process and improving the experience of male and female students, in addition to consolidating the role of the family in supporting the educational journey.

The system also supports the quality of care and education in early childhood, in line with the importance of the early years in building a child's personality and skills. It also contributes to providing educational and support services more suited to the needs of students with disabilities within educational institutions, as well as supporting the care of gifted students and developing their abilities, thereby enhancing the quality of the educational experience and taking into account the diverse needs of students.

The Ministry of Education will work in the coming period, in coordination with relevant authorities, to complete the executive and regulatory provisions, ensuring its implementation according to a clear methodology and supporting the achievement of goals for developing public education and raising the efficiency of its outcomes.

It is noteworthy that the public education system includes a number of provisions regulating the stages of education, the Council of Public Education Affairs, educational institutions, educational tracks, e-learning, continuing education, the educational environment, and the rights of students and teachers.