Law Summary
Establishment of the School
- Provision: This section establishes a national high school located in Barangay Kapangan Central, Municipality of Kapangan, Province of Benguet.
- Legal Principle: The school shall operate under the supervision of the Department of Education, Culture and Sports.
- Key Definitions:
- "National High School" refers to the educational institution created under this law, officially named "Kapangan Central National High School."
Implementation Regulations
- Provision: The Secretary of Education, Culture and Sports is tasked with issuing necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.
- Key Requirements:
- The Secretary must develop rules to ensure the smooth operation and establishment of the school.
Funding Provisions
- Provision: The Act mandates that funds required for its implementation shall be included in the General Appropriations Act of the year following its enactment and for subsequent years.
- Key Details:
- Funding is contingent upon inclusion in the General Appropriations Act.
Effectivity
- Provision: The Act shall take effect upon its approval.
- Key Details:
- The date of approval is noted as August 22, 2000.
Legislative History
- Provision: This Act originated in the House of Representatives and was passed by both the House and Senate on specified dates in 1999 and 2000.
- Key Timeline:
- House of Representatives approval: April 11, 1999
- Senate approval: May 22, 2000
- Presidential approval: August 22, 2000
Signatories
- Provision: The Act is signed by key legislative leaders and the President of the Philippines.
- Key Signatories:
- Franklin M. Drilon, President of the Senate
- Manuel B. Villar Jr., Speaker of the House of Representatives
- Joseph E. Estrada, President of the Philippines
Key Takeaways
- The Kapangan Central National High School has been officially established in Barangay Kapangan Central, subject to the supervision of the Department of Education, Culture and Sports.
- The Secretary of Education is responsible for implementing regulations to ensure effective operations.
- Funding for the school is to be allocated annually through the General Appropriations Act.
- The Act became effective immediately upon approval on August 22, 2000, following its legislative journey through both chambers of Congress.