Department of Education's Role and Funding
- The Secretary of Education is mandated to include Sto. Niño National High School in DepEd's operational programs immediately.
- Funding for the school will be allocated under the annual General Appropriations Act (GAA).
- This ensures budgetary support for the school’s operations.
Rules and Regulations
- The Secretary of Education is authorized to issue rules and regulations necessary to implement and enforce the provisions of this law.
- These rules will facilitate the smooth operationalization and governance of the Sto. Niño National High School.
Effectivity of the Act
- The law shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication.
- Publication must be in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Legislative Approval and Authenticity
- The Act was approved by both Houses of Congress: the House of Representatives and the Senate.
- It was signed into law by the President of the Philippines on May 23, 2016.
- The Act includes official signatories: President of the Senate, Speaker of the House, Secretary of the Senate, and Secretary General of the House, ensuring its authenticity.