Title
Conversion of Baclayon High School to National High School
Law
Republic Act No. 9806
Decision Date
Nov 26, 2009
Republic Act No. 9806 converts Baclayon High School in Bohol into Baclayon National High School, transferring personnel, assets, and liabilities, and providing funding for its operation, under the guidance of the Secretary of Education.
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Transfer of Personnel, Assets, Liabilities, and Records

  • All personnel currently employed at Baclayon High School will be transferred and absorbed by Baclayon National High School.
  • All assets and liabilities belonging to Baclayon High School shall likewise be transferred to the new national high school.
  • Records of the former Baclayon High School are also transferred to Baclayon National High School.

Appropriations and Funding

  • The Secretary of Education is mandated to include Baclayon National High School in the Department of Education's programs without delay.
  • The initial funding required for operationalization shall be taken from the current year's appropriations for the former Baclayon High School.
  • Subsequent funding for the continued operation will be provided through the annual General Appropriations Act.

Rulemaking and Implementation

  • The Secretary of Education is empowered to issue necessary rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Act.
  • These rules are meant to ensure smooth transition and effective operation of the Baclayon National High School.

Effectivity of the Act

  • The law shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
  • This ensures public notice and official enactment of the Act.

Legislative and Executive Approval

  • The Act was passed by the House of Representatives and Senate on September 2, 2008 and August 26, 2009, respectively.
  • It was signed into law by the President of the Philippines on November 26, 2009.

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