Title
Conversion of Goa High School to National High School
Law
Republic Act No. 8851
Decision Date
Aug 22, 2000
Republic Act No. 8851 converts Goa High School into a national high school, with the Secretary of the Department of Education responsible for its implementation and funding.
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Implementation Responsibility

  • The Secretary of the Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS) is tasked with the responsibility to implement all provisions of this Act.

Appropriation of Funds

  • Necessary funds for executing the provisions of this Act shall be included in the General Appropriations Act of the year following the law's enactment.
  • Additional funding for the school shall continue to be provided in subsequent General Appropriations Acts.

Effectivity Clause

  • The Act takes effect immediately upon its approval.

Legislative Process and Approval

  • The Act originated from the House of Representatives.
  • It was passed by the House of Representatives on December 8, 1998, and by the Senate on June 5, 2000.
  • The Act was approved by the President of the Philippines on August 22, 2000.

Key Legal Concepts

  • Conversion from local to national status entails administrative and funding changes signifying national government control and support.
  • Implementation by DECS ensures governmental supervision and adherence to educational standards at the national level.
  • Appropriation of funds embedded in the General Appropriations Act guarantees financial support for the school's operational needs after conversion.

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