Law Summary

Section 1: Conversion of Institution

• Legal Principle: The Rizal Technological and Polytechnic Institute located in Morong, Rizal is officially transformed into a state college named Rizal Polytechnic College.
• Key Definition: "State College" refers to the newly established institution resulting from this conversion.
• Important Requirements: N/A
• Timeframes: N/A
• Penalties/Consequences: N/A

Section 2: Educational Mandate

• Legal Principle: The State College is tasked with providing higher education, focusing on technological, professional, and vocational training.
• Key Definitions:
  • "Applied arts and sciences" refers to the fields of study offered.
• Important Requirements:
  • Promotion of applied research and advanced studies.
• Timeframes: N/A
• Penalties/Consequences: N/A

Section 3: High School Transition

• Legal Principle: Existing high schools under the institute's jurisdiction will be transferred to the Department of Education, Culture and Sports.
• Key Definitions:
  • "Laboratory school" refers to a school operated by the State College if it offers teacher training.
• Important Requirements:
  • High schools can continue to operate on the college campus until relocation.
• Timeframes: Until students are accommodated elsewhere.
• Penalties/Consequences: N/A

Section 4: Governance Structure

• Legal Principle: Establishment of a Board of Trustees to govern the State College.
• Key Definitions:
  • "Board" refers to the governing body of the State College.
• Important Requirements:
  • Composition of the Board includes various stakeholders and members appointed by the President.
• Timeframes: Initial appointments have varying terms from 1 to 4 years.
• Penalties/Consequences: N/A

Section 5: Quorum and Legal Processes

• Legal Principle: A quorum for Board meetings requires a majority of members.
• Key Definitions:
  • "Quorum" refers to the minimum number of members required to conduct business.
• Important Requirements:
  • All legal processes directed to the Board must be served on the President or Secretary.
• Timeframes: N/A
• Penalties/Consequences: N/A

Section 6: Compensation of Board Members

• Legal Principle: Board members are not salaried but may be reimbursed for expenses.
• Key Definitions:
  • "Reimbursement" refers to the compensation for incurred expenses.
• Important Requirements:
  • Expenses must comply with existing budget laws.
• Timeframes: N/A
• Penalties/Consequences: N/A

Section 7: Powers and Duties of the Board

• Legal Principle: The Board has extensive powers for the administration of the State College.
• Key Definitions:
  • "Honorary degrees" and "proficiency certificates" granted by the Board.
• Important Requirements:
  • The Board can fix tuition fees and manage funds.
• Timeframes: N/A
• Penalties/Consequences: N/A

Section 8: Annual Reporting

• Legal Principle: The Board must submit an annual report to the President.
• Key Definitions:
  • "Report" refers to the detailed account of the State College's conditions.
• Important Requirements:
  • Report due by the fifteenth day of the second month after the opening of classes.
• Timeframes: Annually.
• Penalties/Consequences: N/A

Section 9: State College Council

• Legal Principle: Establishment of a Council composed of the President and faculty.
• Key Definitions:
  • "Council" refers to the governing body for academic matters.
• Important Requirements:
  • Responsibility for curriculum and disciplinary rules.
• Timeframes: N/A
• Penalties/Consequences: N/A

Section 10: Appointment of President

• Legal Principle: The President of the State College is appointed by the President of the Philippines.
• Key Definitions:
  • "President" refers to the chief executive officer of the State College.
• Important Requirements:
  • The first president will be the incumbent head of the previous institute.
• Timeframes: N/A
• Penalties/Consequences: N/A

Section 11: Faculty Composition

• Legal Principle: Definition of the faculty as the body of instructors and professors.
• Key Definitions:
  • "Faculty" refers to the teaching staff of the State College.
• Important Requirements:
  • Faculty must comply with civil service rules.
• Timeframes: N/A
• Penalties/Consequences: Dismissal for improper influence on students.

Section 12: Political Activity Restrictions

• Legal Principle: Faculty prohibited from influencing students politically.
• Key Definitions:
  • "Political ideology" refers to any system advocating government overthrow.
• Important Requirements:
  • Violation results in dismissal.
• Timeframes: N/A
• Penalties/Consequences: Dismissal.

Section 13: Secretary of the State College

• Legal Principle: Appointment of a secretary to manage college records.
• Key Definitions:
  • "Secretary" refers to the official responsible for records and Board correspondence.
• Important Requirements:
  • Appointed by the Board upon the President's recommendation.
• Timeframes: N/A
• Penalties/Consequences: N/A

Section 14: Treasurer of the State College

• Legal Principle: The Treasurer of the Philippines acts as the ex officio treasurer.
• Key Definitions:
  • "Ex officio" refers to someone holding a position by virtue of their office.
• Important Requirements:
  • Financial accounts are subject to audit by the Commission on Audit.
• Timeframes: N/A
• Penalties/Consequences: N/A

Section 15: Non-discrimination Clause

• Legal Principle: Admission to the State College cannot be denied based on sex, ethnicity, or religion.
• Key Definitions:
  • "Admission" refers to the process of accepting students into the college.
• Important Requirements:
  • Compliance with non-discrimination policies.
• Timeframes: N/A
• Penalties/Consequences: N/A

Section 16: Government Support

• Legal Principle: National government offices may lend resources to the State College.
• Key Definitions:
  • "Detailing employees" refers to assigning government employees to assist the State College.
• Important Requirements:
  • Requests must come from the President of the State College.
• Timeframes: N/A
• Penalties/Consequences: N/A

Section 17: Asset Transfer

• Legal Principle: Transfer of assets from the former institute to the State College.
• Key Definitions:
  • "Assets" include both fixed and movable properties.
• Important Requirements:
  • Elementary and high school assets will be allocated to the respective educational departments.
• Timeframes: N/A
• Penalties/Consequences: N/A

Section 18: Funding Provisions

• Legal Principle: Initial funding derived from the current year's appropriations for the former institute.
• Key Definitions:
  • "Appropriations" refer to allocated government funds.
• Important Requirements:
  • Continued funding included in future General Appropriations Acts.
• Timeframes: N/A
• Penalties/Consequences: N/A

Section 19: Implementation Directive

• Legal Principle: Mandate for the Chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education to implement the Act.
• Key Definitions:
  • "Implementation" refers to the actions needed to enforce the Act.
• Important Requirements:
  • Steps must be taken for the Act's immediate enforcement.
• Timeframes: N/A
• Penalties/Consequences: N/A

Section 20: Repealing Clause

• Legal Principle: Any conflicting laws are repealed or amended.
• Key Definitions:
  • "Repeal" refers to the nullification of existing laws.
• Important Requirements:
  • Ensures consistency with the provisions of this Act.
• Timeframes: N/A
• Penalties/Consequences: N/A

Section 21: Effectivity Clause

• Legal Principle: This Act takes effect upon approval.
• Key Definitions:
  • "Effectivity" refers to the point at which the Act becomes law.
• Important Requirements:
  • Official approval date is noted.
• Timeframes: N/A
• Penalties/Consequences: N/A

Key Takeaways

• The Rizal Technological and Polytechnic Institute is transitioned into the Rizal Polytechnic College, emphasizing technological and vocational education.
• A governing Board of Trustees is established with specific powers, and a State College Council oversees academic matters.
• Non-discrimination in admissions is guaranteed, and provisions are made for the continuity of existing high schools during the transition.
• The Act mandates annual reporting to the President and outlines procedures for funding, faculty composition, and asset transfers.