Law Summary
SECTION 1: Conversion of School
- Legal Principle/Provision: This section mandates the separation of the Camatagan National High School Annex from its parent institution, designating it as an independent national high school.
- Key Definitions:
- Camatagan National High School Annex: The existing educational facility being converted.
- Sabangan National High School: The new name and status of the school post-conversion.
- Important Requirements:
- The school must operate independently from the Camatagan National High School.
• The Camatagan National High School Annex is redefined as Sabangan National High School.
• The conversion is effective immediately upon the enactment of this law.
SECTION 2: Implementation Orders
- Legal Principle/Provision: Empowers the Secretary of Education, Culture and Sports to facilitate the execution of the Act.
- Key Definitions:
- Secretary of Education, Culture and Sports: The governmental authority responsible for issuing necessary implementation orders.
- Important Requirements:
- The Secretary must issue relevant orders, rules, and circulars for the Act's enforcement.
• Implementation of the Act is contingent upon orders issued by the Secretary of Education.
• Necessary rules and circulars must be aligned with the provisions of the Act.
SECTION 3: Funding Appropriations
- Legal Principle/Provision: Ensures that financial resources to implement the Act are allocated through the General Appropriations Act.
- Key Definitions:
- General Appropriations Act: The annual budget legislation in which funding for governmental operations is specified.
- Important Requirements:
- The amount needed for the conversion must be included in the subsequent General Appropriations Act.
• Funding for the Sabangan National High School's establishment will be included in the next General Appropriations Act.
• Continuous funding will be provided in subsequent years as necessary.
SECTION 4: Effectivity
- Legal Principle/Provision: States the conditions under which the Act takes effect.
- Key Definitions: None specifically introduced in this section.
- Important Requirements:
- The Act will be effective upon its approval.
• The Act shall be effective immediately following its approval on October 29, 1994.
Key Takeaways
- The Camatagan National High School Annex is officially converted into an independent school named Sabangan National High School.
- The Secretary of Education, Culture and Sports is tasked with the implementation of the Act through necessary orders.
- Funding for the new school will be included in the following General Appropriations Act, ensuring financial support for the school's operations.
- The Act becomes effective immediately upon approval, marking an important change in the educational structure of the Municipality of Sabangan, Mountain Province.