Mandating Rizal's Life and Works in Curriculum

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Republic Act No. 1425: Mandating Rizal's Life and Works in Curriculum

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Mandating Rizal's Life and Works in Curriculum

Law: Republic Act No. 1425

Decision Date: Jun 12, 1956

The Rizal Law mandates the inclusion of courses on the life, works, and writings of Jose Rizal in all public and private schools in the Philippines, aiming to honor his ideals of freedom and nationalism and shape the national character, with the Board of National Education responsible for implementing the law and providing translations of Rizal's novels.

Law Summary

Library Requirements and Approved Reading Materials

All schools and universities must keep adequate copies of the original, unexpurgated editions of Rizal's Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo and his other works and biographies in their libraries.
These works shall be included as approved required reading across all educational institutions.
The Board will determine the sufficiency of the number of copies based on enrollment.

Translation, Printing, and Distribution of Rizal's Works

The Board of National Education must ensure translations of Noli Me Tangere, El Filibusterismo, and other Rizal writings into English, Tagalog, and principal Philippine dialects.
These translations must be printed in affordable editions.
The works are to be distributed free of charge to interested readers nationwide through local organizations such as Purok organizations and Barrio Councils.

Limitation on Religious Discussions

The Act does not supersede Section 927 of the Administrative Code which prohibits public school teachers and other personnel from discussing religious doctrines.

Appropriation of Funds

An amount of three hundred thousand pesos is appropriated from the National Treasury for the implementation of the Act.

Effectivity of the Law

The Act takes effect immediately upon approval.

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