Integration of Drug Prevention in School Curricula

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Republic Act No. 7624: Integration of Drug Prevention in School Curricula

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Title Supreme Court: Integration of Drug Prevention in School Curricula

Law: Republic Act No. 7624

Decision Date: Jul 11, 1992

Republic Act No. 7624 mandates the integration of drug prevention and control in the education system of the Philippines, requiring the inclusion of drug-related topics in curricula and establishing the responsibilities of the Department of Education in coordinating with other agencies and providing instructional materials.

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Rulemaking Authority and Coordination

The Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS) is tasked with implementing the Act.
DECS must coordinate with the Department of Health and the Dangerous Drug Board to formulate necessary rules and regulations.
These rules are intended to ensure effective implementation of the law’s provisions.

Assistance from Government Agencies

DECS is authorized to seek assistance from other government agencies or instrumentalities.
This provision aims to facilitate carrying out the objectives of the law, promoting inter-agency cooperation.

Provision of Instructional Materials

The Department of Education, Culture and Sports is responsible for supplying all necessary instructional materials for teaching about drug abuse and its ill effects in public schools.
This ensures that educational institutions have the resources needed to effectively deliver the mandated content.

Effectivity

The Act takes effect immediately upon its approval, establishing prompt implementation.

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