Law Summary
Conversion of School
- Legal Principle: The act formally converts the existing Cauayan High School located in the Province of Isabela into a rural high school.
- Key Definitions:
- Cauayan Rural High School: The new designation for the Cauayan High School following its conversion.
- Important Requirements/Procedures:
- The conversion is enacted through a legislative process involving both the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines.
- Timeframes/Deadlines:
- The act takes effect immediately upon its approval, which occurred on June 18, 1961.
- Penalties/Liabilities:
- No specific penalties or liabilities are mentioned in this section.
Appropriation of Funds
- Legal Principle: The act authorizes the appropriation of funds necessary for the operation and maintenance of the newly established Cauayan Rural High School.
- Key Definitions:
- Seventy-five thousand pesos: The specified amount allocated for the school’s operation for the school year 1962.
- Important Requirements/Procedures:
- Funds are to be drawn from the National Treasury, specifically from amounts not otherwise appropriated.
- Subsequent annual appropriations for the school will be included in the General Appropriation Acts.
- Timeframes/Deadlines:
- The initial appropriation is for the school year 1962.
- Penalties/Liabilities:
- No specific penalties or liabilities are mentioned in this section.
Effectivity of the Act
- Legal Principle: The act's effectivity is contingent upon its approval.
- Key Definitions:
- Approval: The formal acceptance of the act by the legislative body, which occurred on June 18, 1961.
- Important Requirements/Procedures:
- The act is enacted without the requirement for Executive approval, indicating it can take effect solely based on legislative action.
- Timeframes/Deadlines:
- The act is effective as of the date of approval.
- Penalties/Liabilities:
- No specific penalties or liabilities are mentioned in this section.
Key Takeaways
- Republic Act No. 3323 officially renames and converts Cauayan High School to Cauayan Rural High School.
- An appropriation of seventy-five thousand pesos is authorized for the school’s operation for the year 1962, with future funding to be included in the General Appropriation Acts.
- The act came into effect immediately upon approval on June 18, 1961, without needing Executive approval.