Law Summary
SECTION 1: Conversion of the School
- Legal Principle: This section provides for the conversion of the Camarines Norte High School located in the Municipality of Daet, Province of Camarines Norte, into a national high school.
- Key Definitions:
- "Camarines Norte High School" is the institution being converted.
- "Camarines Norte National High School" is the new name for the converted institution.
- Important Requirements/Procedures: No specific procedural requirements are outlined in this section.
- Relevant Timeframes: The conversion is effective immediately upon the enactment of this law.
- Consequences: The institution will operate under the designation of a national school, which may implicate changes in governance and funding.
SECTION 2: Funding Provisions
- Legal Principle: This section details the financial mechanisms to support the operation of the newly designated national high school.
- Key Definitions:
- "One hundred thousand pesos" is allocated for initial operations.
- "Batas Pambansa Blg. 230" refers to the law authorizing appropriations for education.
- Important Requirements/Procedures:
- The initial funding of PHP 100,000 is sourced from appropriations for new national high schools as stated in Batas Pambansa Blg. 230.
- An additional amount equivalent to 50% of the school’s previous budgetary aid will be released from the national assistance fund for local schools.
- Future operational and maintenance costs will be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
- Relevant Timeframes: The funding provisions will apply following the enactment of this law.
- Consequences: Ensures that the school has immediate funding for its operations and establishes a framework for ongoing financial support.
SECTION 3: Effectivity Clause
- Legal Principle: This section states the effective date of the law.
- Key Definitions: None specified.
- Important Requirements/Procedures: The law takes effect upon its approval.
- Relevant Timeframes:
- The law was approved on June 24, 1983.
- Consequences: The immediate operationalization of the new national status of the school.
Key Takeaways
- The law converts Camarines Norte High School into Camarines Norte National High School, effective immediately upon approval.
- It allocates an initial funding of PHP 100,000 for the school's operations, with additional funding provisions based on previous budgetary aid.
- Ongoing financial support is mandated to be included in the annual General Appropriations Act, ensuring long-term operational viability for the school.