Title
Republic Act No. 9155
Date
Aug 11, 2001
A Philippine law that aims to provide free and compulsory education in the elementary level and free education in the high school level, while promoting democratic consultation and shared governance in decision-making processes.
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Law Summary

SECTION 1: Short Title

  • This Act is known as the "Governance of Basic Education Act of 2001."

SECTION 2: Declaration of Policy

  • The State commits to ensuring accessible quality basic education for all citizens, including free elementary education and free high school education.
  • Emphasis on alternative learning systems for out-of-school youth and adult learners.
  • Schools are recognized as central to the education system, focusing on local community needs.

Key Points: • Free and compulsory elementary education for all Filipino children. • Schools must provide education that reflects local values and needs. • Local initiatives for improving education are encouraged.

SECTION 3: Purposes and Objectives

  • Establishes a framework for governance in basic education.
  • Defines roles and responsibilities of field offices.
  • Aims to develop national values and competencies in learners.

Key Points: • Set general directions for educational policies and standards. • Empower schools to make decisions regarding educational programs. • Promote local initiatives for school improvement.

SECTION 4: Definition of Terms

  • Various terms are defined, including:
    • Alternative Learning System: A parallel system to formal education.
    • Basic Education: Encompasses early childhood, elementary, high school education, and alternative learning.
    • Quality Education: Education that meets individual and societal needs.

CHAPTER 1: Governance of Basic Education

SECTION 5: Principles of Shared Governance

  • Recognizes the roles of various educational units and emphasizes democratic consultation in decision-making.

Key Points: • Establish feedback mechanisms for communication across all educational levels. • Ensure accountability and transparency in operations.

SECTION 6: Governance

  • The Department of Education is renamed from the Department of Education, Culture and Sports.
  • This department holds authority and accountability for basic education.

SECTION 7: Powers, Duties and Functions

  • Details the responsibilities of the Secretary of Education and other officials at national, regional, division, and school levels.

Key Points: • National policies and plans must be formulated and monitored by the Secretary. • Regional offices will develop and implement educational frameworks responsive to community needs.

CHAPTER 2: Transfer of Cultural Agencies

SECTION 8: Cultural Agencies

  • Cultural agencies are now administratively attached to the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, separating them from the Department of Education.

CHAPTER 3: Abolition of the Bureau of Physical Education and School Sports

SECTION 9: Abolition of BPESS

  • The Bureau of Physical Education and School Sports is abolished, and its functions are transferred to the Philippine Sports Commission.

Key Points: • Sports programs remain part of the education curriculum. • BPESS personnel transition to PSC without loss of rank.

CHAPTER 4: Support and Assistance of Other Government Agencies

SECTION 10: Resource Allocation

  • Guidelines on resource allocation are to be promulgated by the Secretary of Education and the Secretary of Budget and Management within 90 days of the Act's approval.

SECTION 11: Personnel Policies

  • The Secretary of Education must issue personnel policies aligned with the unique demands of the teaching profession.

SECTION 12: Audit Regulations

  • The Commission on Audit must consider the unique characteristics of schools and learning centers when issuing audit rules.

CHAPTER 5: Final Provisions

SECTION 13: Governance in the ARMM

  • The Regional Education Secretary for the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao has governance authority per applicable laws.

SECTION 14: Rules and Regulations

  • Implementing rules and regulations must be established within 90 days post-approval, with shared governance principles fully implemented within two years.

SECTION 15: Separability Clause

  • If any part of the Act is found unconstitutional, the remainder remains effective.

SECTION 16: Repealing Clause

  • All conflicting laws and regulations are repealed or amended accordingly.

SECTION 17: Effectivity Clause

  • The Act takes effect 15 days after publication in two newspapers of general circulation.

Key Points: • The Act was approved on August 11, 2001, and lapsed into law without the President's signature. • The law consolidates House Bill No. 10732 and Senate Bill No. 2191.

Key Takeaways

  • Republic Act No. 9155 establishes a comprehensive governance framework for basic education in the Philippines, emphasizing local needs, accountability, and the significance of schools in education.
  • The Department of Education is restructured, with distinct roles at various administrative levels to improve educational outcomes.
  • Cultural and sports functions are reallocated to appropriate agencies, ensuring a focused approach to education governance.
  • Critical deadlines for implementing rules and resource allocation are stipulated to ensure effective governance.

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