Preservation of Class Hours Per Day
- The existing total number of class hours per day must not be reduced despite the lengthening of school days.
- This ensures that the extension of class days does not come at the expense of daily instructional time.
School Year Commencement and Flexibility
- The school year shall commence on the first Monday of June but must start no later than August 31.
- The Secretary of Education, Culture and Sports is empowered to determine the school year's end date considering Christmas and summer vacations and regional peculiarities.
- The Secretary may also authorize Saturday classes for both public and private elementary and secondary schools to meet the extended class day requirement.
Implementation and Rule-Making Authority
- The Secretary of Education, Culture and Sports must issue implementing rules and regulations within 90 days after the Act's approval to ensure enforcement.
- These rules must focus on utilizing the total number of class days effectively towards meeting learning objectives.
- The Department of Education, Culture and Sports must submit copies of these rules to the Congressional Committees on Education, Arts and Culture within 30 days of promulgation.
Repealing Clause
- All laws, Presidential decrees, executive orders, rules, or regulations inconsistent with this Act are repealed or modified accordingly.
Effectivity
- The Act takes effect immediately upon its approval on August 25, 1994.