Appropriation of Funds
- The necessary funding to implement this law will be allocated through the General Appropriations Act.
- The budget will first be included in the General Appropriations Act for the year immediately following the law's enactment.
- Funding provisions will continue in subsequent years as necessary to sustain the school's operations.
Effectivity of the Law
- The provisions of the law take effect immediately upon the President's approval.
- This ensures the prompt establishment and funding of the Lower Bala National High School.
Legislative Process
- The act originated from the House of Representatives.
- It was passed by the House on September 14, 1999, and by the Senate on May 22, 2000.
- The law was approved by the President of the Philippines on August 22, 2000.
Legal Significance
- This act formally recognizes and institutionalizes the Lower Bala National High School as a public secondary educational institution.
- By placing the school under the Department of Education, Culture and Sports, regulation and standards compliance are ensured.
- The appropriation clause guarantees government funding, supporting the school's sustainability and development.