Title
Supreme Court
Separation of Sapinit Annex into San Juan NHS
Law
Republic Act No. 10131
Decision Date
Jun 3, 2010
Republic Act No. 10131 separates the Sapinit Annex from Antipolo National High School, establishing it as an independent national high school called San Juan National High School, with the transfer of personnel, assets, liabilities, and records, and the funding and operationalization of the new school under the authority of the Secretary of Education.

Law Summary

Transfer of Personnel, Assets, Liabilities, and Records

  • All personnel currently assigned to the Sapinit Annex are transferred to the newly created San Juan National High School.
  • Assets previously held by the Sapinit Annex become the property of the San Juan National High School.
  • Any liabilities or obligations of the Sapinit Annex are assumed by the San Juan National High School.
  • All official records maintained by the annex are transferred to the new independent school.

Appropriation and Funding

  • The Secretary of Education is mandated to include the operationalization of San Juan National High School in the Department of Education's program without delay.
  • Initial funding for the school’s operations shall come from the current year’s appropriations allocated to the Antipolo National High School a Sapinit Annex.
  • Subsequent funding required for the continued operations shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Rulemaking and Implementation

  • The Secretary of Education is empowered to issue the necessary rules and regulations to effectively implement and carry out the provisions of this Act.

Effectivity and Publication

  • The Act takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
  • Official dates of passage and approval are provided, confirming its compliance with legislative processes and certification by the President.
  • The law was approved on June 3, 2010, and is to be enforced immediately following stipulated procedures.

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