Question & AnswerQ&A (IRR of Republic Act No. 11618)
The title is the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 11618, titled 'An Act Separating the Mariano Peralta National High School - Sangay Extension in Barangay Sangay, Municipality of Malita, Province of Davao Occidental from the Mariano Peralta National High School, Converting it into an Independent National High School to be Known as Ernesto Lopez National High School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor.'
RA 11618 aims to separate the Mariano Peralta National High School - Sangay Extension and convert it into an independent national high school to be known as Ernesto Lopez National High School (ELNHS).
The Department of Education (DepEd) is vested with the authority, accountability, and responsibility for achieving higher learning outcomes.
All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the Mariano Peralta National High School - Sangay Extension are transferred to and absorbed by the Ernesto Lopez National High School.
The school head is an instructional leader and administrative manager responsible for setting the mission, vision, and goals; creating a conducive learning environment; implementing the curriculum; managing resources and personnel; recommending staffing; encouraging staff development; establishing community networks; accepting donations for school improvements; and other functions assigned by proper authorities.
A Learning Facilitator is the key-learning support person responsible for supervising and facilitating the learning process and activities of the learner, as defined under Section 3(i) of RA 9155.
ELNHS shall implement the basic education curriculum formulated and designed by DepEd in accordance with the standards and principles set forth under Section 10, Rule II of the IRR of RA 10533 and other pertinent issuances of DepEd.
DepEd shall immediately include ELNHS in its program of expenditures and ensure the provision of basic education inputs necessary for its operations. ELNHS will also be included in DepEd's Enhanced Basic Education Information System (EBEIS), the Learner Information System (LIS), and other management information systems.
The Department of Education (DepEd) is responsible for creating the necessary positions and recruiting/deploying teaching and non-teaching personnel for ELNHS, consistent with existing guidelines and standards set by DepEd, Department of Budget and Management (DBM), Civil Service Commission (CSC), and other relevant government agencies.
The IRR shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.