Appropriations for Operationalization
- The Secretary of Education is mandated to immediately incorporate the school’s operationalization in the Department’s program.
- Funding for the school's operations will be sourced from the annual General Appropriations Act.
Implementation and Regulatory Authority
- The Secretary of Education is empowered to issue necessary rules and regulations to effectively implement the provisions of the Act.
- These rules and regulations aim to ensure smooth and compliant operationalization of the school.
Effectivity
- The Act takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
- This ensures transparency and public awareness of the law before it becomes enforceable.
Legislative Process and Approval
- The Act originated in the House of Representatives and was passed by both legislative chambers on September 2, 2008, and October 13, 2009, respectively.
- It was approved by the President of the Philippines on February 10, 2010, marking its formal enactment into law.