Creation of National Council of Education

The order grounds educational reform on constitutional educational objectives carried out through schools.
It recognizes that the existing public instruction system was devised under political and social conditions different from those now present and those expected soon.
It links educational orientation to the post-independence political future of the Philippines.
It states that educational systems yield permanent social benefits when aligned with the economic conditions and opportunities of each epoch.
It directs that the Government should gain the wisdom and experience of educators to shape educational aims, character development, learning, and vocational aptitudes for Filipino civic and national service.

Executive Order No. 19 constitutes and creates a National Council of Education.
The President appoints Council members from time to time, with the Council consisting of such members as the President determines.
The Council performs duties by studying and making recommendations on reforms in the system of public and private education in the Philippines.
The Council’s functions include advising the Government on basic educational policies.
The order also authorizes the Council to report on other matters related to education submitted to its consideration by the Secretary of Public Instruction.

The Council covers reforms affecting public education.
The Council covers reforms affecting private education.
The Council’s advisory work relates to the education system of the Philippines.
The Council’s recommendations and reports concern educational policies and necessary reforms in the existing educational system.

The Council must study reforms in the existing system of public and private education.
The Council must make recommendations on those reforms.
The Council must advise the Government on basic educational policies.
The Council must report on other education-related matters when submitted by the Secretary of Public Instruction.
The Council focuses on reforms that shape the qualities in character, learning, and vocational aptitudes expected of Filipino citizens.

For administrative purposes, the Council is under the Department of Public Instruction.
The Council has authority, with the approval of the corresponding Head of Department, to obtain the assistance of officers and employees of any department, bureau, or office of the Government.
The assistance must be for proper performance of the Council’s duties.
Government officers and employees may be detailed to assist only through the Council’s authority subject to the required approval.