Ban on Fraternities in Elem. and Secondary Schools

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DECS ORDER NO. 20: Ban on Fraternities in Elem. and Secondary Schools

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Title Supreme Court: Ban on Fraternities in Elem. and Secondary Schools

Law: Decs Order No. 20

Decision Date: Mar 4, 1991

Fraternities and sororities are banned in public elementary and secondary schools to prevent issues like hazing, drug addiction, and absenteeism, with expulsion as the penalty for non-compliance.

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Existing Legal Context on Hazing

Department Order No. 6, s. 1954 prohibits hazing in schools and imposes penalties.
However, it does not ban fraternities or sororities in public and private secondary schools.

Rationale for Prohibition of Fraternities and Sororities

Elementary and secondary school enrollments are relatively small.
Students usually come from immediate local communities.
Fraternities and sororities, as socializing agents, are considered unnecessary at these levels.
Interest clubs and co-curricular organizations (e.g., Drama Club, Math Club, Junior Police) adequately serve social and developmental functions.

Prohibition and Penalties

From the effective date of the Order, fraternities and sororities are prohibited in public elementary and secondary schools.
Violation of the prohibition results in the expulsion of the pupil or student involved.

Implementation and Enforcement

Wide dissemination of the Order is required.
Strict compliance with the Order is mandated.

Legal Authority

The Order was adopted and signed by the Secretary of the Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS).

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