Funding and Appropriations
- The funding necessary to implement the provisions of the Act shall be included in the General Appropriations Act for the fiscal year following its enactment.
- Appropriations for the school will continue in subsequent years as required.
Effectivity of the Act
- The Act takes effect immediately upon its approval.
- The law lapsed into effect on July 16, 1998, without the President's signature, pursuant to the Constitution (Article VI, Section 27(1)).
Legislative Process
- The Act originated in the House of Representatives.
- It was passed by the House on July 24, 1996, and by the Senate on November 24, 1997.
Legal and Administrative Notes
- The Act mandates the establishment of a specialized educational institution focused on arts and trade skills.
- It ensures government support through TESDA for technical education in this locality.
- The law’s enactment without presidential signature is consistent with the Constitution’s provision allowing a bill to lapse into law after a certain period without approval.