Law Summary
Appropriations and Funding
- Secretary of Education mandated to include the new school in the Department’s program
- Funding for operationalization to be provided through the annual General Appropriations Act
Implementation of the Law
- Secretary of Education empowered to formulate rules and regulations needed to effectuate the law
- Ensures proper administrative and operational procedures are established for the school
Effectivity of the Act
- The law becomes effective fifteen (15) days after publication in the Official Gazette
- Official government publication serves as the basis for the law’s enforcement
Legislative Process and Approval
- Law originated in the House of Representatives
- Passed by the House on May 12, 2008 and by the Senate on February 2, 2009
- Approved by the President of the Philippines on May 13, 2009