Title
Establishment of Progressive Senior High School
Law
Republic Act No. 12007
Decision Date
Jun 13, 2024
A senior high school, named Progressive Senior High School, is established in Progressive Village 3, Barangay Bayanan, Bacoor, Cavite, with funding appropriated for its operationalization under the supervision of the Department of Education.
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Inclusion in Department of Education Program and Funding

  • The Secretary of Education is tasked to immediately include the school’s operationalization in the Department of Education's program.
  • Funding for the school will be incorporated in the annual General Appropriations Act, ensuring allocated government budget.

Formulation of Implementing Rules and Regulations

  • Within ninety (90) days from the enactment of the law, the Secretary of Education must formulate the implementing rules and regulations.
  • These rules should cover the school’s organization, administration, operations, and management.
  • The formulation must comply with relevant education laws: Republic Act No. 9155 (Governance of Basic Education Act of 2001), Republic Act No. 10533 (Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013), and other related laws.

Effectivity of the Act

  • The Act takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication.
  • Publication must be done either in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.

Significant Legal and Administrative Details

  • The law was passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate of the Philippines on August 16, 2023, and March 18, 2024, respectively.
  • It was approved by the President on June 13, 2024.
  • The establishment aligns with the government’s educational program to expand senior high school accessibility and quality.
  • The law ensures statutory backing for operational funding and administrative authority under existing educational governance frameworks.

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