Law Summary
Exceptions to the Prohibition
- Membership fees for recognized organizations such as the Red Cross, the Girl Scouts of the Philippines, and the Boy Scouts of the Philippines are exempted.
- Contributions made by parents and other donors specifically for the support of barrio high schools are also not prohibited.
Penalties for Violation
- Any educational institution or person violating this Act shall face a fine ranging from a minimum of one thousand pesos to a maximum amount (not specified due to a typographical error in the source) or imprisonment for up to one month, or both penalties may be imposed at the discretion of the court.
- In cases where a private educational institution commits the violation, the Secretary of Education may additionally suspend, revoke, or cancel the institution's authority to operate.
Amendment to the Title of the Original Act
- The title of the original Republic Act No. 4206 is amended to clearly state the prohibition on the sale of tickets and collection of contributions from students and teachers of public and private educational institutions.
Effectivity
- The Act took effect immediately upon approval on June 21, 1969.