Educational Programs and Training Offered
- The school shall provide both secondary education and secondary technical-vocational courses.
- These courses and trainings must be authorized by DECS.
- Educational offerings must align with local, regional, and national development goals.
Administrative Supervision and Leadership
- The Rizal National High School of Arts and Trades will be under the direct supervision of DECS.
- The school is to be headed by a designated school administrator.
Non-Discrimination Policy for Admission
- Admission to the school cannot be denied on the basis of sex.
- Ethnic considerations cannot be grounds for denial.
- Religious beliefs are also protected; no student shall be denied for this reason.
Composition of the Faculty
- The faculty comprises the body of teachers and instructors.
- Heads of departments are included as part of the faculty.
Transfer of Assets and Liabilities
- All personnel from Rizal Municipal High School are transferred to the new national school.
- Records, assets, buildings, sites, and improvements are transferred.
- Obligations, funds, and appropriations previously belonging to the municipal high school are also transferred.
Rulemaking Authority
- DECS is empowered to issue the rules and regulations necessary to implement the Act effectively.
Appropriations and Funding
- Initial implementation costs are charged against the current year’s appropriations of Rizal Municipal High School.
- Future operational and maintenance costs must be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
Effectivity of the Law
- The Act took effect upon approval.
- Notably, the law lapsed into effect without the President's signature as per the Constitution (Article VI, Section 27(1)).