Law Summary
Authority to Issue Rules and Regulations
- The Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS) Secretary is tasked with issuing necessary rules and regulations.
- These rules and regulations are aimed at implementing the provisions of the Act.
Appropriation of Funds
- Funding required to implement the law will be allocated through the General Appropriations Act.
- The allotment is authorized for the fiscal year following the law's enactment and for subsequent years as needed.
Effectivity of the Act
- The Act takes effect immediately upon approval by the President.
Legislative Process and Approval
- The Act originated from the House of Representatives.
- It was passed by the House on November 29, 1989, and by the Senate on April 23, 1991.
- The Act was approved by President Corazon C. Aquino on August 2, 1991.