Law Summary
SECTION 1: Establishment of a National High School
- Legal Principle/Provision: This section mandates the establishment of a national high school under the supervision of the Department of Education.
- Key Definitions Introduced:
- "National High School": A secondary educational institution established by law.
- "Barangay San Mateo": The specific locality in the Municipality of Norzagaray, Province of Bulacan, where the school will be located.
- Important Requirements/Procedures Outlined: The school shall be known as Julian B. Sumbillo High School.
SECTION 2: Appropriations
- Legal Principle/Provision: This section provides the framework for funding the operationalization of Julian B. Sumbillo High School.
- Key Definitions Introduced:
- "Secretary of Education": The head of the Department of Education responsible for implementing the provisions of this Act.
- Important Requirements/Procedures Outlined:
- The Secretary of Education is tasked with including the school’s funding in the annual General Appropriations Act.
SECTION 3: Implementation
- Legal Principle/Provision: This section empowers the Secretary of Education to create rules and regulations necessary for the enforcement of the Act.
- Important Requirements/Procedures Outlined:
- The issuance of necessary rules and regulations to operationalize the provisions of the Act.
SECTION 4: Effectivity
- Legal Principle/Provision: This section stipulates the effective date of the Act.
- Relevant Timeframes/Deadlines: The Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Approval and Legislative History
- Key Details:
- Approved on June 3, 2010, by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
- The Act originated in the House of Representatives and was passed by both chambers of Congress on specified dates in February and May of 2010.
Key Takeaways
- The Act establishes a national high school named Julian B. Sumbillo High School in Barangay San Mateo, Norzagaray, Bulacan.
- Funding for the school will be included in the Department of Education's annual budget.
- The Secretary of Education is responsible for the implementation of the Act and must issue relevant regulations.
- The Act will take effect 15 days after publication in the Official Gazette.