Law Summary
Shortage of CPE Providers
- There was an insufficient number of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) providers to offer programs for professional teachers.
- The delay was due to the late constitution of the CPE Council for Professional Teachers.
Agreement Between PRC and DECS
- The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS) entered into an agreement.
- DECS was accredited to provide nationwide CPE programs to help teachers comply with license renewal requirements.
Suspension of Certain Provisions for Professional Teachers
- The implementation of provisions requiring CPE credit units for license renewal were suspended temporarily.
- The suspension specifically affects Section 14, Article III, and Section 18, Article IV of PRC Resolution No. 507, Series of 1997.
- This suspension applies only to professional teachers and is limited to a specific period.
Moratorium on CPE Credit Unit Requirement for 1999 License Renewals
- There was a declared moratorium on the mandatory submission of CPE credit units for teachers renewing licenses in 1999.
Staggered Implementation of CPE Credit Unit Requirements
- Year 2000: 20 CPE credit units required.
- Year 2001: 40 CPE credit units required.
- Year 2002 onwards: 60 CPE credit units required.
Effectivity and Dissemination
- The resolution took effect 15 days after publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.
- Copies were to be furnished to PRC Regional Directors and DECS Regional Directors and Schools Division Superintendents nationwide.
- Information was to be disseminated to teachers in both public and private schools for guidance and compliance.