Fundamental Student Rights
- Due process rights include written notice, the right to be heard and defend oneself before a school administrative body including student government representation before suspension or expulsion.
- Rights to propose school policies and organize a free student government with legislative, administrative, and adjudicative functions.
- Participation in setting and disbursing student activity fees through their student government.
- Right to organize student groups on campus, with recognized status subject to compliance with institutional rules.
- Use of campus facilities for approved purposes under uniform regulations.
- Controlled use of the institution’s name for off-campus activities under prescribed rules.
- Right to invite speakers based on student organization recommendations.
- Freedom to publish student publications free from censorship or political pressure, with funding from student fees.
- Freedom for academic research, publication, and discussion subject to existing laws.
- Entitlement to competent instruction and adequate welfare and curricular facilities.
- Ability to exercise constitutional rights off-campus without risking school standing, provided no false representation of institutional endorsement.
Student Responsibilities
- Compliance with institutional policies on school duties, activities, and discipline.
- Upholding academic integrity.
- Commitment to knowledge acquisition and societal duties.
- Resorting to proper institutional channels for grievances and rights exercise.
- Fulfilling obligations to student government or other voluntary student organizations.
- Supporting legitimate projects and cooperating with student government through democratic means.
- Defending recognized student organizations in line with their stated policies and structure.
- Acting according to instructions when officially representing the institution.
- Conducting oneself with dignity when using institutional or organization names without official representation.
- Respecting journalism ethics, laws, and school regulations in publications.
- Protecting expression of diverse opinions in academic settings.
- Respecting rights of fellow students, faculty, and administration.
Recognition of Student Organizations
- Only officially recognized student organizations are entitled to campus facilities and financial support.
Limitations on Use of Institutional Name and Resources
- Official recognition may restrict how student organizations or publications use the institution’s name or resources off-campus.
- No disciplinary measures shall be imposed for off-campus activities when acting as citizens, provided no false institutional representation is made.
Implementation Rules
- The Secretary of Education is mandated to issue necessary rules, regulations, and sanctions to enforce this Manual of Student Rights and Responsibilities.
Effective Date
- The Manual of Student Rights and Responsibilities takes effect immediately upon promulgation.