Establishment of the Regulatory System by CHED
- CHED, in consultation with other government agencies, is directed to develop a regulatory framework for review centers and similar entities.
- The framework includes the formulation of policies, standards, and guidelines for establishment, operation, and accreditation of review centers.
- It shall also maintain monitoring mechanisms to ensure adequacy, transparency, and propriety.
- Reporting procedures will be instituted to assess performance and ethical compliance.
Coordination and Support from Government Entities
- Various agencies shall assist CHED in implementing the regulatory system:
- Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)
- Technical Skills Development Authority (TESDA)
- Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
- Boards of Examiners under the PRC
- Non-government organizations such as professional societies
- Government bodies including Department of Justice (DOJ), National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Office of the Solicitor General (OSG)
- Other agencies may be tapped as necessary to provide support.
Creation of a Permanent Office under CHED
- CHED shall establish a permanent office headed by a Director.
- Staff shall consist of experts in educational assessment, evaluation, policies, standards development, monitoring, legal enforcement, statistics, curriculum, and instructional materials development.
- CHED is tasked to submit staffing and budget requirements to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) for approval.
Requirement for CHED Indorsement and Permitting
- No review centers or similar entities may operate without CHED's favorable expressed indorsement and issuance of necessary permits.
- Review centers shall be given up to three (3) years to comply with policies and standards following due publication.
- CHED must complete other necessary procedures and documentation within sixty (60) days from the executive order's effectivity.
Funding Provisions
- Initial funding will be sourced from the CHED Higher Education Development Fund (HEDF) or other funds identified by the DBM.
- Subsequent funding will be appropriated in the annual General Appropriations Act under CHED's budget.
- CHED may use Development Funds as supplemental sources.
- CHED is authorized to create special allocations in the HEDF specifically for implementation of this regulatory system.
Periodic Performance Review and Reporting
- CHED shall conduct periodic reviews and evaluations of review centers' performance.
- Results of assessments and monitoring shall be reported to the Office of the President.
Legal Provisions: Separability, Repeal, and Effectivity
- Any part declared unconstitutional shall not void the entire order if other provisions remain effective.
- Inconsistent rules and regulations are repealed or modified accordingly.
- The Executive Order shall take effect immediately upon publication in a national newspaper of general circulation.