Effective Date
- The Act takes effect immediately upon its approval.
Key Legal Concepts
- Appropriation of public funds must be for specific purposes as authorized by law.
- Expenditure control involves multiple officials: Director of Public Schools (implementation), Secretary of Education (approval), and certification by Secretary of Finance and Auditor General (availability of funds).
- Continuous funding beyond the initial appropriation requires incorporation into the General Appropriation Act.
- The law supports vocational education by funding a specialized section focusing on crafts, promoting local industry development.
Scope and Application
- The legislation applies to the Bureau of Public Schools through the Vocational Education Division.
- Only funds not otherwise appropriated and available in the National Treasury may be used.
- Intended to enhance home industries and vocational skills training through governmental educational programs.