Law Summary
Appropriation of Funds
- Necessary funds to implement the provisions of this Act will be included in the General Appropriations Act starting the year following the law’s enactment.
- Subsequent appropriations for the school will be included in annual budgetary provisions.
Rules and Regulations for Implementation
- The Department of Education, Culture and Sports is mandated to create and issue the rules and regulations needed.
- These regulations will ensure effective implementation and governance of the new national high school.
Effectivity of the Law
- This Act took effect immediately upon its approval.
- The law lapsed into effect on March 12, 1998, without the signature of the President, pursuant to Article VI, Section 27(1) of the 1987 Philippine Constitution.
Legislative Process and Approval
- The measure originated from the House of Representatives.
- It was passed by the House on May 22, 1997, and by the Senate on November 24, 1997.
- The law was enacted without the President’s signature but is valid under the constitutional provision allowing a bill to lapse into law.