Composition, Appointment, and Restrictions of Board Members
- Board comprises five members appointed by the President with the Commission on Appointments' consent.
- Members serve six-year terms without compensation; initial appointments staggered for two, four, and six-year terms.
- Every two years, the Board elects a Chairman from among members.
- All members must be Filipino citizens.
- Members cannot consider textbooks where they have a direct or indirect interest.
- Prohibition applies even if a member authors a textbook; such member must abstain from deliberations.
- Textbooks authored by a member during incumbency become government property for printing and distribution.
- Members cannot hold any interest in entities dealing with school textbooks during their term.
Administrative Oversight and Support
- The Board reports directly to the Secretary of Instruction.
- The Chairman may secure technical assistance from government agencies and employees as necessary, with the Department Head's approval.
- The Board shall have a permanent secretary with an annual salary of ₱4,800 and other necessary employees.
Appropriations and Funding
- An initial appropriation of ₱10,000 is made from the National Treasury to fund the Board’s activities for the current fiscal year.
- A similar amount is to be included annually in the General Appropriation Act for subsequent years.
Repealing Clause
- All laws or parts of laws inconsistent with this Act are repealed.
Effectivity
- The Act becomes effective immediately upon approval.