Law Summary
Establishment of the School
- Legal Provision: This act establishes a national high school named Mulawin National High School in Barangay Francisco Homes-Mulawin, City of San Jose del Monte, Province of Bulacan.
- Supervision: The school will operate under the supervision of the Department of Education (DepEd).
Operationalization and Funding
- Responsibility: The Secretary of Education is tasked with including the operationalization of Mulawin National High School in the department’s program.
- Funding Source: Necessary funding for the school will be allocated through the annual General Appropriations Act.
Implementation Rules and Regulations
- Rule Formulation: The Secretary of Education must formulate the rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this act, which will guide the operational aspects of the newly established school.
Effectivity
- Publication Requirement: This Act will take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approval and Legislative History
- Legislative Process: The act was originated in the House of Representatives, passed by both the House and Senate on December 10, 2018, and February 6, 2019, respectively.
- Presidential Approval: The act was approved by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on April 12, 2019.
Key Takeaways
- The Mulawin National High School is officially established in Bulacan under the jurisdiction of the Department of Education.
- The Secretary of Education has the responsibility to ensure the school's operationalization and funding through the General Appropriations Act.
- Implementation rules will be developed by the Secretary of Education.
- The Act will come into effect 15 days post-publication, ensuring timely establishment and operational readiness of the school.