Law Summary
Fixed Period for School Opening
- The opening date of the school year shall be determined by the Secretary of Education.
- The opening date must fall no earlier than June 1 and no later than July 31 each year.
- For the school year 1964-1965, the prescribed calendar by the Secretary of Education shall be observed.
- From the school year 1965-1966 onwards, the opening date shall comply with the fixed period stated in this Act.
Regulation of Long School Vacation
- The Secretary of Education shall also fix the long school vacation period.
- Considerations in fixing the vacation period include the convenience of pupils and their parents as well as prevailing climatic conditions.
- Vacation dates shall not be changed more frequently than once every five years without:
- A prior public hearing that is properly advertised in newspapers of general circulation and/or
- Announcements by local authorities.
Appeals and Enforcement
- Any order by the Secretary of Education changing the long school vacation period may be appealed to the National Board of Education.
- Such changes shall not be enforced while an appeal is pending.
Authorization of Additional Special School Holidays
- Beyond the legal holidays, the Secretary of Education may authorize the observance of other special school holidays in public and private schools.
Effectivity
- The Act takes effect immediately upon its approval.