Duties and Functions of the Office
- Conduct surveys to identify the extent and distribution of adult illiteracy.
- Engage and collaborate with organizations to promote adult education.
- Develop comprehensive adult education programs.
- Organize and oversee adult schools and classes.
- Disseminate educational, cultural, and vocational information.
- Secure lecturers, demonstrators, extension workers, and follow-up personnel.
- Train teachers and community organizers specific to adult education.
- Coordinate with Bureaus of Education, Health, Science, Plant Industry, Commerce, and Labor for vocational training and living condition improvements.
- Cooperate with the Philippine Library Association to establish public libraries serving adult learners.
- Prepare reports and statistics relating to adult education activities and objectives.
Objectives of Adult Education
- Eliminate illiteracy among adults.
- Provide vocational and citizenship training to adults.
Leadership and Personnel Structure
- The head of the office titled Director of Adult Education.
- Director’s annual compensation capped at five thousand pesos, fixed by the President of the Commonwealth.
- Subordinate personnel salaries capped collectively at ten thousand pesos per annum, fixed by the Secretary of Public Instruction.
- Director appointed by the President with the consent of the Commission on Appointments of the National Assembly.
- Subordinate personnel appointed by the Director with Secretary of Public Instruction's approval.
Compensation Rules for Adult Education Workers
- No salaries paid from government appropriations to teachers or persons engaged in adult education.
- Director may authorize moderate allowances for persons regularly holding monthly classes.
Appropriations and Fund Utilization
- Allocated funds to be primarily used for printing educational materials such as charts, books, pamphlets.
- Funds also cover travel and necessary expenses for adult education workers.
Budget Appropriation
- Appropriated amount of one hundred thousand pesos from the Philippine Treasury for implementation.
Publication and Postal Privileges
- Publications of the Office including charts, books, pamphlets, circulars, diplomas, and leaflets enjoy free postal use.
Effectivity Clause
- The Act takes effect immediately upon approval.