Scope of Coverage
- The amendment applies exclusively to Filipino students appointed under Act No. 854.
- It ensures these students receive necessary medical attention paid for by the insular government during their education abroad.
Legislative Intent and Expediency Clause
- The Act includes a provision invoking the public good to justify expedited enactment.
- It refers to Section 2 of "An Act prescribing the order of procedure by the Commission in the enactment of laws," dated September 26, 1900, to fast-track passage.
Effective Date
- The Act takes effect immediately upon its passage on April 28, 1904.
- This ensures prompt implementation of the provisions regarding medical attendance payments for the Filipino students.
Legal and Administrative Implications
- The amendment imposes a financial obligation on the insular government to pay for medical services, supplementing the existing educational funding.
- It formalizes governmental responsibility for the health of Filipino scholars during their studies overseas.
- This promotes the welfare and well-being of the students, reflecting an early policy of state support for medical needs in education programs.