Title
Separation and creation of independent senior high school
Law
Republic Act No. 11661
Decision Date
Mar 24, 2022
Republic Act No. 11661 converts a school extension in Sorsogon City into an independent senior high school, transferring personnel, assets, and liabilities, and requiring the Secretary of Education to include its operationalization in the Department's program.
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Transfer of Personnel, Assets, Liabilities, and Records

  • All personnel currently working in the extension campus are transferred to the newly independent Mercedes B. Peralta Senior High School.
  • All assets, liabilities, and official school records of the extension are likewise transferred and absorbed by the newly created senior high school.

Operationalization and Funding

  • The Secretary of Education is mandated to immediately include the operationalization of the Mercedes B. Peralta Senior High School in the Department of Education’s program.
  • Initial funding for the independent school shall be charged against the current year's appropriation previously allocated to the extension campus.
  • Future funding for the ongoing operation of the school shall be provided through appropriations included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Promulgation of Rules and Regulations

  • The Secretary of Education must issue the implementing rules and regulations necessary to enforce the provisions of the law.
  • Such rules and regulations must be promulgated within sixty (60) days after the law’s approval.

Effectivity

  • The law will take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication either in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
  • This ensures public awareness and compliance with the law.

Legislative Process and Approval

  • The bill originated in the House of Representatives and passed both the House and Senate in 2021.
  • It was approved by the President of the Philippines on March 24, 2022, thus becoming law.

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