School students in Jordan
Jordan gives school directors authority to decide closures amid severe weather
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- Decisions must coordinate with governors to assess risks accurately.
- Southern regions and Jordan Valley prioritized due to heavy rain and floods.
Jordan's Ministry of Education announced that school directors across all provinces have been granted the authority to decide on school attendance based on local weather conditions.
Spokesperson Mahmoud Al-Hiyasat told Roya News that the move is not merely administrative but necessary to ensure a rapid response to changing climatic conditions.
Any decision to continue, delay, or suspend classes must be coordinated directly with local governors to ensure it reflects an accurate assessment of risks on the ground.
The directive addresses significant geographic variations in weather intensity, particularly in southern regions and the Jordan Valley, where heavy rain and flash flood warnings have been issued.
By delegating authority to local directorates, the ministry aims to protect school operations while prioritizing safety, allowing decisions that fit local conditions rather than applying a blanket policy nationwide.
