Amman: The Cabinet on Monday approved a series of draft laws and regulations covering education, social protection, justice, public administration, water security, and investment, referring several of them to the Legislation and Opinion Bureau to complete the legislative process. Among the key decisions was the approval of draft regulations establishing Jordan's first national classification system for private schools.
According to Jordan News Agency, under the 2026 regulations, schools will be rated in six categories based on performance indicators including educational quality, school environment, human resources, innovation, leadership, governance, and community engagement. Classifications will be reviewed every three years, published publicly, and displayed by schools to help parents make informed choices.
The Cabinet approved a Social Protection and Welfare Fund bylaw, creating a unified funding mechanism to support vulnerable groups, strengthen coordination with donors and the private sector, and enhance financial oversight and accountability. In the justice sector, the government approved a new system regulating court experts, introducing accredited sworn experts, electronic registration, annual accreditation, and stronger oversight to improve the quality and efficiency of judicial proceedings. It endorsed amendments expanding the use of electronic procedures in civil litigation.
Other decisions included new organizational bylaws for the Jordanian Academy of Public Administration, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, and the Jordan Cooperative Corporation, alongside a new classification system for nursing and midwifery professions. The Cabinet also approved measures to advance the National Water Carrier Project, including a $97 million financing agreement with the French Development Agency (AFD) and steps to connect the project to the national power grid. Once completed, the $5.8 billion project is expected to supply about 40% of Jordan's drinking water needs.
In addition, the Cabinet approved draft amendments to the Natural Resources Law aimed at attracting investment in mining, oil, natural gas, oil shale, and critical minerals by simplifying procedures, expanding incentives, and establishing a fund to support exploration and community development.