Regulatory Authority and Implementation
- The Secretary of Education is empowered to issue rules and regulations for the proper conduct of the flag ceremony.
- These rules ensure uniformity and adherence to the prescribed format across all educational institutions.
Enforcement and Administrative Sanctions
- Failure or refusal to observe the mandated flag ceremony, after due notice and hearing, subjects the institution and its head to public censure.
- Public censure involves administrative punishment which must be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation.
- Upon a second failure to observe the flag ceremony, the Secretary of Education may revoke the recognition or permit of the private educational institution responsible.
- Revocation of permit is also preceded by proper notice and hearing.
Effectivity
- The provisions of this Act become effective immediately upon its approval.