Conversion of Raja Soliman HS to Science and Tech School

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Republic Act No. 8843: Conversion of Raja Soliman HS to Science and Tech School

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Conversion of Raja Soliman HS to Science and Tech School

Law: Republic Act No. 8843

Decision Date: Aug 22, 2000

A law converting Raja Soliman High School into a national science and technology high school, offering secondary, vocational, and technological courses, with the Department of Education tasked to ensure proper implementation and funding through annual appropriations.

Law Summary

Rulemaking and Implementation

The Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS) is mandated to issue the necessary rules and regulations for the implementation of this Act.
DECS shall oversee the conversion process and operational guidelines for the new science and technology high school.

Educational Offerings

The institution shall provide secondary education.
It will offer vocational and technological courses.
A skills training program shall be included in the curriculum.

Transfer of Assets and Personnel

All personnel from the former Raja Soliman High School will be absorbed by the newly converted science and technology high school.
Records, assets, and liabilities of the former high school will be transferred to and taken over by the new institution.

Appropriations and Funding

The initial funds required for the implementation of this Act shall be charged to the current year's appropriations of the Raja Soliman High School.
Subsequent funds necessary for the operation and maintenance of the school will be included in the General Appropriations Act annually.

Effectivity of the Act

The Act shall take effect immediately upon approval.
Official approval was granted on August 22, 2000, by the President of the Philippines.

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