Law Summary

1. Separation and Conversion of School

• Legal Principle/Provision: The Valladolid National High School Extension located in Barangay Carcar, Municipality of Carcar, Province of Cebu, is separated from its parent institution, the Valladolid National High School, and is established as an independent national high school named Carcar Central I National High School.
• Key Definitions Introduced:
  • Valladolid National High School Extension: The original institution from which the extension is separated.
  • Carcar Central I National High School: The new independent national high school created by this Act.
• Important Requirements/Procedures:
  • The Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS) is tasked to issue necessary rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Act.
• Relevant Timeframes: The Act takes effect upon approval.

2. Transfer of Assets and Personnel

• Legal Principle/Provision: All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the Valladolid National High School Extension will be transferred to the newly established Carcar Central I National High School.
• Key Definitions Introduced:
  • Personnel: Staff members associated with the Valladolid National High School Extension.
• Important Requirements/Procedures:
  • The transfer is automatic and encompasses all aspects of the former extension.

3. Funding and Appropriation

• Legal Principle/Provision: Funding necessary for the implementation of this Act will be sourced from the current year’s appropriations of the Valladolid National High School - Carcar Central I Annex.
• Important Requirements/Procedures:
  • Future operational and maintenance costs for Carcar Central I National High School will be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
• Relevant Timeframes: The law specifies that appropriations will be charged against the current year's budget, but does not establish a deadline.

4. Effectivity of the Act

• Legal Principle/Provision: The Act will take effect immediately upon its approval.
• Important Requirements/Procedures:
  • The approval was confirmed by the President of the Philippines, with specific mention that the Act lapsed into law without the President's signature after a specified period, in accordance with Article VI, Section 27 (1) of the Constitution.
• Relevant Timeframes: The Act lapsed into law on August 29, 1998.

Key Takeaways

• The Valladolid National High School Extension is officially separated and converted into Carcar Central I National High School.
• The Department of Education, Culture and Sports is responsible for implementing the Act through necessary regulations.
• All personnel and assets from the extension will transition to the new school.
• Funding for the new institution will be initially taken from the existing school’s budget and later included in national appropriations.
• The Act became effective upon its lapse into law on August 29, 1998, following the constitutional provisions regarding legislation approval.