Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 12008)
The title is 'An Act Establishing an Elementary School in Progressive 15, Barangay Molino 2, City of Bacoor, Province of Cavite, to be known as the Progressive Elementary School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor.'
It establishes an elementary school called the Progressive Elementary School in Progressive 15, Barangay Molino 2, City of Bacoor, Province of Cavite.
The Progressive Elementary School will operate under the supervision of the Department of Education.
The Secretary of Education shall include the operationalization of the Progressive Elementary School in the Department's program and ensure funding is included in the annual General Appropriations Act. Additionally, the Secretary shall formulate rules and regulations for implementation within 90 days of the Act's approval.
Within ninety (90) days from the approval of this Act.
They must conform to Republic Act No. 9155 (Governance of Basic Education Act of 2001), Republic Act No. 10533 (Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013), and other basic education-related laws.
The rules and regulations should cover the school's organization, administration, operations, and management.
It takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
It was approved by President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. on June 13, 2024.
Including funds in the General Appropriations Act ensures the government allocates necessary budget for the operationalization and sustainability of the Progressive Elementary School.