Republic Act No. 11656

Legal Principle/Provision: This section establishes the separation of the Manicahan National High School - Lamisahan Annex from the Manicahan National High School, converting it into an independent educational institution.
Key Definitions Introduced:
- "Manicahan National High School - Lamisahan Annex": The existing annex to be separated.
- "Lamisahan National High School": The newly established independent school.
Important Requirements: The annex is officially named and designated as an independent national high school.
Relevant Timeframes: Immediate effect upon enactment.
Consequences: The annex will no longer be under the administration of the Manicahan National High School.

Legal Principle/Provision: All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records associated with the Manicahan National High School - Lamisahan Annex will be transferred to Lamisahan National High School.
Important Requirements:
- Full absorption of existing personnel and records by the new school.
Relevant Timeframes: This transfer is effective immediately upon the enactment of the law.
Consequences: The Lamisahan National High School assumes all responsibilities and entitlements previously held by the annex.

Legal Principle/Provision: This section mandates the Secretary of Education to include the operationalization of Lamisahan National High School in the Department's program.
Key Definitions Introduced:
- "Operationalization": The process of making the school functional and operational.
Important Requirements:
- Initial funding will be sourced from the current year’s budget of the Manicahan National High School - Lamisahan Annex.
- Future funding for the school’s operations will be incorporated into the annual General Appropriations Act.
Relevant Timeframes: The operationalization process is to begin immediately following the enactment.
Consequences: The school will be funded continuously as per the General Appropriations Act after the initial funding.

Legal Principle/Provision: The Secretary of Education is tasked with formulating rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Act.
Important Requirements:
- The rules and regulations must be developed within sixty (60) days of the Act's approval.
Relevant Timeframes: 60 days post-approval for rule formulation.
Consequences: Failure to establish rules may delay the operationalization of the new school.

Legal Principle/Provision: The Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.
Relevant Timeframes:
- 15 days post-publication for the Act to be effective.
Consequences: The Act is enforceable after the specified timeframe, ensuring public awareness through publication.

Republic Act No. 11656 formally separates and converts the Manicahan National High School - Lamisahan Annex into an independent institution named Lamisahan National High School.
All personnel and assets from the annex are transferred to the new school.
The Secretary of Education is responsible for initiating operations and funding, with provisions for continued financial support through the General Appropriations Act.
Implementation rules must be established within 60 days of the Act’s approval, and the Act takes effect 15 days after publication.