Law Summary

Conversion of Educational Institution

• Legal Principle/Provision: This Act mandates the conversion of the Anitapan High School Annex in Barangay Anitapan, Municipality of Mabini, Compostela Valley Province, into a national high school, officially named Anitapan National High School.
• Key Definitions Introduced:
  • "Anitapan National High School" refers to the educational institution resulting from the conversion of the Anitapan High School Annex.
• Important Requirements/Procedures Outlined:
  • The conversion will occur under the supervision of the Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS).
• Relevant Timeframes/Deadlines:
  • The Act takes effect upon its approval, which is indicated to be August 22, 2000.

Funding Provisions

• Legal Principle/Provision: The financial resources necessary for the implementation of this Act will be allocated in the General Appropriations Act for the fiscal year following the enactment of this law.
• Key Definitions Introduced:
  • "General Appropriations Act" refers to the annual budget law that provides funding for various government expenditures.
• Important Requirements/Procedures Outlined:
  • The funds required for the conversion and operation of the Anitapan National High School must be included in the budget for the subsequent year.
• Relevant Timeframes/Deadlines:
  • Funding must be included in the General Appropriations Act of the year following the law’s enactment.

Enactment and Approval

• Legal Principle/Provision: The Act was approved following the legislative process involving both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
• Important Requirements/Procedures Outlined:
  • The Act originated in the House of Representatives and was passed on March 27, 2000, followed by Senate approval on June 8, 2000.
• Relevant Timeframes/Deadlines:
  • The official approval date of the Act is noted as August 22, 2000.

Signatories

• Legal Principle/Provision: The Act includes signatures from key legislative leaders and the President, confirming its passage and approval.
• Key Definitions Introduced:
  • “President of the Philippines” refers to the head of state who has the authority to approve legislation.
• Important Requirements/Procedures Outlined:
  • The signatures signify official approval and enactment of the law.

Key Takeaways

• The Anitapan High School Annex is officially converted to Anitapan National High School, effective immediately upon approval.
• Funding for the school’s operation must be included in the General Appropriations Act for the following fiscal year.
• The law underwent the standard legislative process, being passed by both legislative chambers and signed by the President.