Law Summary
Declaration of Policy
- Upholds the constitutional right to education.
- Recognizes the role of both public and private institutions in education.
- Emphasizes the State's responsibility to protect students from abuses by HEIs regarding review center selection.
Prohibited Acts by HEIs
- Forcing students to take review classes not part of their curriculum in a review center chosen by the HEI.
- Making attendance in such review classes a graduation or course completion requirement.
- Compelling students to enroll in the HEI’s review center and pay related fees including transportation and lodging.
- Withholding essential documents such as transcripts, diplomas, or certificates to coerce enrollment in the HEI’s review center.
Penalties for Violations
- Imprisonment ranging from six months and one day to six years (prision correccional).
- A fine of ₱750,000.
- Suspension from office and revocation of professional license.
- Possible disciplinary actions imposed by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) under existing laws.
Implementation and Enforcement
- CHED is responsible for drafting and issuing the implementing rules and regulations within 30 days of the law’s effectivity.
Legal Provisions
- Separability Clause ensures that if any provision is declared unconstitutional, it does not affect the remaining provisions.
- Repealing Clause revokes any conflicting laws or regulations.
- Effectivity Clause mandates the law to take effect 15 days after publication in the Official Gazette or in two newspapers of general circulation.