Title
Supreme Court
Conversion of Banate High School to National
Law
Batas Pambansa Blg. 254
Decision Date
Nov 12, 1982
A Philippine Jurisprudence case examines the conversion of Banate Municipal High School into Banate National High School, authorized by a law and funded by the Ministry of Education and Culture and the local government unit, with the effective date of the law being November 12, 1982.

Law Summary

Funding and Operational Support

  • An initial amount of one hundred thousand pesos is allocated for the operation of the newly named national high school.
  • This funding is sourced from the appropriations authorized under Batas Pambansa Blg. 131, designated for new national schools under the Ministry of Education and Culture.
  • The local government unit (LGU) where the school is located is required to continue contributing to the operation and maintenance costs of the school.
  • Subsequent to the initial funding, the necessary amount for the school’s operation and maintenance shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act to ensure consistent government support.

Effectivity Clause

  • The Act becomes effective immediately upon its approval by the proper legislative authorities.
  • This provision ensures no delay in the implementation of the conversion and funding processes, facilitating a smooth transition for the school’s administration and operations.

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