Law Summary
Transfer of Assets, Personnel, Liabilities, and Records
- All personnel currently employed by the Rotonda Annex are transferred to the newly created Rotonda National High School.
- The assets and liabilities associated with the Rotonda Annex are equally transferred and absorbed by Rotonda National High School.
- All records, including academic and administrative documents, are also transferred to the new independent school.
Appropriations and Funding
- The Secretary of Education is mandated to incorporate the operationalization of Rotonda National High School into the Department of Education's program without delay.
- Initial funding for this independent school will be covered by the existing appropriations allocated to the Esperanza National High School - Rotonda Annex for the current fiscal year.
- Subsequent funding required for the continuous operation of Rotonda National High School will be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
Implementation and Rulemaking
- The Secretary of Education is tasked with issuing all necessary rules and regulations to effectively implement this Act.
- These measures are vital to ensure orderly operations and compliance with the law by the newly established school.
Effectivity
- The Act becomes effective fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
- Publication is a prerequisite for the commencement of the law’s provisions, signaling its enforceability.
Legislative Approval and Formalities
- The law underwent the standard legislative process, first passing the House of Representatives and subsequently the Senate.
- It was officially approved by the President of the Philippines on the stated date, validating its enactment.
This summary encapsulates the key provisions and procedural elements involved in the separation and establishment of Rotonda National High School as an autonomous educational institution.