Civil Governor's Authority for Student Appointments
- The Civil Governor may select and appoint 100 students for education in the US for fiscal year 1904, with or without competitive examination.
- Of these, 13 students designated for agriculture and related fields; 12 for other special courses approved by the Governor.
- Appointees must be public school students, natives, aged 16-21, with good moral character and sound physical condition.
- Special instruction students may be up to 25 years old.
Physical Examination and Oath of Allegiance
- Each student must undergo a thorough physical examination by a physician appointed by the Civil Governor.
- Appointment contingent on favorable physical exam report.
- Students must take an oath of allegiance to the US Government.
- Students under 21 require parental or guardian approval.
- Students agree to attend the designated institution for four years or prescribed period, comply with all rules, and pursue their assigned course of studies diligently.
- Upon completion, students must return to the Philippines and within two months take a civil-service exam to qualify for government posts.
- Those certified and appointed to civil service must serve for a period equal to study duration unless separated sooner.
Appointment of Agent in the United States
- The Civil Governor, with Commission approval, may appoint an agent in the US to receive and care for government students.
- The agent facilitates students' transportation, admission, care, and welfare.
- Supervised by the Chief of the Bureau of Insular Affairs in Washington.
- Required to submit quarterly health, welfare, and progress reports to both the Bureau and the General Superintendent of Education.
- Agent compensation capped at $2,500 annually plus necessary travel expenses.
Financial Provisions and Expenses
- The Philippine Government covers education and maintenance costs up to $500 per student annually.
- Also pays actual necessary travel expenses to assigned institutions and return travel to Manila upon completing studies.
Appropriation and Disbursement of Funds
- Appropriates $72,000 from the Insular Treasury for carrying out the Act's provisions.
- Funds for US expenditures disbursed by the Insular Funds Disbursing Officer at the Bureau of Insular Affairs, Washington.
- Disbursement requires properly signed vouchers.
Effective Date
- The Act takes effect immediately upon passage on August 26, 1903.