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Jordan’s Commitment towards Compulsory and Free Basic Education as a Constitutional Right: An Analytical Field Study

In: Arab Law Quarterly
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Ali Mohamed Aldabbas Assistant Professor of Law, Head of Public Law Department, Faculty of Law, University of Petra, Amman, Jordan

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Kamal Jamal Alawamleh Assistant Professor of Law, Head of Private Law Department, Faculty of Law, University of Petra, Amman, Jordan

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Worud Jamal Awamleh Associate Professor of Special Education, Psychology and Special Education Department, Princess Alia University College, Al-Balqa Applied University, Al-Salt, 19117, Jordan

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Abstract

This study examines the extent to which Jordan is committed to principles of compulsory and free basic education, by analyzing legislation in light of constitutional and international standards regarding the right to education. Methodology includes quantitative assessment of these principles using a questionnaire distributed to students and their teachers in a number of public schools in three Jordanian governorates. Three focus group sessions composed of students and their teachers were held. The study suggests that, whilst the Jordanian Constitution has explicitly adopted such principles, Jordanian law yet includes provisions that diminish providing free basic education to all children of compulsory age and that mitigate the number of students who drop out of school. This study proposes amending the title of Chapter II of the Constitution and Article 20 to ensure that all children living in Jordan enjoy the right to education.

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