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.