Law Summary

Overview of the Act

• Legal Document Type: Republic Act No. 2018
• Approval Date: June 22, 1957
• Official Gazette Reference: 53 OG No. 22, 8052 (November 30, 1957)

Conversion of Educational Institution

• Legal Principle/Provision: The Jones High School located in the Province of Isabela is officially converted into a rural high school.

• New Designation: The institution shall henceforth be known as the Jones Rural High School.

  • Conversion applies specifically to the existing Jones High School.

Appropriation of Funds

• Legal Principle/Provision: A financial allocation is authorized for the operation and maintenance of the newly established Jones Rural High School.

  • An amount of ₱100,000 is appropriated from the National Treasury for the school year 1957-1958.

• Future Funding:

  • After the initial appropriation, necessary funds for the school’s operation shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Effectivity of the Act

• Legal Principle/Provision: This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

  • The Act was approved on June 22, 1957, marking the commencement of its provisions.

Key Takeaways

• Republic Act No. 2018 formally converts Jones High School into Jones Rural High School in Isabela.
• An initial fund of ₱100,000 is allocated for the school’s operation for the 1957-1958 school year, with future funding to be included in subsequent annual budgets.
• The Act takes effect immediately upon its approval date, establishing the new educational institution without further delay.