Republic Act No. 6277

: The school is known as the Zamboanga del Sur School of Arts and Trades.
: In the City of Pagadian.
: The school shall be established under the direct supervision of the Director of Vocational Education.
: Only a general education curriculum with practical arts.
: The vocational education curriculum.
: Short vocational courses for training in vocations needed in the locality.
: Elementary school graduates.
: Two-year post-secondary technical courses, to be opened “as soon as feasible.”
: The Director shall issue rules and regulations necessary to carry out the purpose of the Act.
: Two hundred thousand pesos (₱200,000).
: From any funds in the National Treasury not otherwise appropriated.
: Such sums as may be needed for its operation and maintenance shall be included in the annual General Appropriation Act.
: Upon its approval.
: No Executive approval was given; it was enacted without Executive approval on June 19, 1971.
: To establish a school of arts and trades in Pagadian (Zamboanga del Sur School of Arts and Trades) and appropriate funds for its operation.
: General education with practical arts is provided in years 1–2, while vocational education is provided in years 3–4.