Title
Funding Night Schools in English
Law
Act No. 2217
Decision Date
Feb 3, 1913
Act No. 2217 authorizes municipal councils in the Philippines to allocate school funds for the establishment and upkeep of night schools in English, offering educational opportunities for those unable to attend day schools.
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Conditions for Establishment of Night Schools

  • A petition for the creation of night schools must be submitted by at least one hundred pupils.
  • The petition must have the approval of the provincial school superintendent.
  • The school council will only act upon such a petition meeting these requirements.
  • Teachers' salaries in these night schools cannot exceed twenty pesos.

Appointment and Salary of Night School Teachers

  • The provincial superintendent is responsible for appointing teachers for each night school.
  • Preference must be given to existing public school teachers within the municipality.
  • Teacher salaries must be fixed in agreement with the municipal council but cannot exceed the maximum salary cap of twenty pesos as prescribed.

Effective Date and Immediate Implementation

  • The law takes effect immediately upon its passage.
  • It is enacted under the authority of a previous legislative act that facilitates the prompt effectivity of public laws deemed necessary for the public good.
  • This ensures the swift creation and operation of night schools under the act’s provisions.

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