Purchase and Sale of Textbooks to Private Schools

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Act No. 3797: Purchase and Sale of Textbooks to Private Schools

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Title Supreme Court: Purchase and Sale of Textbooks to Private Schools

Law: Act No. 3797

Decision Date: Dec 4, 1930

A Philippine law authorizes the Bureau of Supply to purchase textbooks for recognized private schools at the same price as public schools, with additional expenses covered, and prohibits private schools from selling the books at a higher price, enforced through a deposit requirement.

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Requisition Process for Private Schools

Directors of recognized private schools must submit their textbook requisitions via the Commissioner of Private Schools.
The Commissioner oversees that the selling price to pupils does not exceed the Bureau of Supply's price plus a small amount for transportation.
This mechanism ensures price regulation and prevents price inflation by private schools.

Price Control and Penalties for Violations

Private school directors or administrative officers are prohibited from selling the textbooks at a price higher than that fixed as per Sections 1 and 2.
Any violation grants sufficient cause to revoke the school’s privilege to purchase textbooks under this Act.
This provision enforces compliance and maintains affordability of textbooks for students.

Payment and Purchase Procedure

The Purchasing Agent at the Bureau of Supply must require full payment for the requested textbooks in advance.
Private school directors are mandated to deposit the price of their orders before procurement.
This ensures financial accountability and secures the government’s interests before releasing books.

Effectivity

The Act becomes effective immediately upon its approval, facilitating prompt implementation of its provisions.

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