Distribution and Restrictions on Fund Usage
- Distribution of funds is managed by the Director of Education, subject to approval by the Secretary of Public Instruction.
- Funds cannot be used to increase salaries of existing public school teachers.
- Unexpended balances of the appropriated amount for teacher salaries shall not be transferred to the Teachers' Pension and Disability Fund.
- Municipalities are required to appropriate operating expenses equal to or greater than the previous year's amount to qualify for aid from this fund.
Criteria and Procedure for Fund Allocation to Provinces
- Funds are allotted to provinces based on two criteria:
- 50% according to population.
- 50% according to average daily attendance in elementary schools during September of the preceding year.
- Barrio schools must have adequate sites, suitable buildings, and meet the ordinary attendance requirements to qualify for funding.
- If these requirements are not met by June 1, 1930, funds may be reallocated to barrios in other provinces as decided by the Director of Education with Secretary approval.
Effectivity
- The provisions of this Act take effect starting January 1, 1930.