Title
Amending RA 5250 on Special Education Training
Law
Republic Act No. 6067
Decision Date
Aug 4, 1969
Republic Act No. 6067 amends Republic Act No. 5250 to establish a ten-year training program for special and exceptional children in the Philippines, administered by the Bureau of Public Schools and funded by the program's funds, with the aim of enhancing their development and integration into society.
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Administrative Authorities and Cooperation

  • The Bureau of Public Schools holds primary administrative and supervisory responsibility over the training program.
  • Cooperation from specialized educational institutions ensures expertise and resources are pooled together for effective teacher training.

Funding Provisions and Expense Management

  • All expenses related to the program, including tuition fees, stipends for teacher trainees, and development and training activities abroad for faculty and special education staff, are to be charged against the program's funds.
  • The Director of Public Schools is designated to disburse these funds.
  • Importantly, expenditures on development and training abroad are capped at ten percent of the total appropriation for the program under Republic Act No. 5250.

Implementation Timeline

  • The amendments and provisions became effective immediately upon the approval of the Act on August 4, 1969.

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