Law Summary

Section 1: Establishment of San Basilio National High School

• Legal Principle: This section enacts the separation of the Becuran National High School-San Basilio Annex from the Becuran National High School, designating it as an independent institution.
• Key Definitions:
  • Becuran National High School-San Basilio Annex: The former annex that is now transitioning to an independent school.
  • San Basilio National High School: The new name for the independent institution.
• Important Requirements/Procedures:
  • The annex is officially recognized as a separate national high school.
• Timeframes/Deadlines: The act becomes effective upon approval.

Section 2: Issuance of Rules and Regulations

• Legal Principle: The Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS) is tasked with implementing necessary regulations.
• Important Requirements/Procedures:
  • DECS must formulate rules to facilitate the operation of the newly established San Basilio National High School.

Section 3: Transfer of Assets and Personnel

• Legal Principle: All operational aspects of the former annex are transferred to the newly established school.
• Key Definitions:
  • Personnel: Staff members of the Becuran National High School-San Basilio Annex.
  • Records, Assets, and Liabilities: All existing records and responsibilities of the annex are absorbed by the San Basilio National High School.
• Important Requirements/Procedures:
  • All personnel, records, assets, and liabilities must be transitioned to the San Basilio National High School.

Section 4: Appropriation of Funds

• Legal Principle: Financial resources for the operation of San Basilio National High School are outlined.
• Important Requirements/Procedures:
  • Initial funding will come from the current year's appropriations of the Becuran National High School-San Basilio Annex.
  • Future funding needs will be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
• Key Definitions:
  • General Appropriations Act: The law that outlines budgetary allocations for government expenditures.

Section 5: Effectivity

• Legal Principle: The enactment of this law is contingent on the approval date.
• Important Requirements/Procedures:
  • The act takes effect immediately upon approval.

Approval and Legislative History

• Key Definitions:
  • Approved: The act was signed and approved by the President of the Philippines, Joseph E. Estrada, on August 22, 2000.
• Legislative Procedure:
  • The act originated in the House of Representatives and was passed by both Houses on specified dates (February 16, 2000, and June 8, 2000).

Key Takeaways

• The Becuran National High School-San Basilio Annex is officially separated and established as the San Basilio National High School.
• The Department of Education, Culture and Sports is responsible for implementing necessary regulations.
• All personnel and resources are transferred to the new school, with initial funding sourced from the former annex's appropriations.
• The law is effective immediately upon its approval by the President.