Title
Conversion of Rizal Municipal HS to Nat'l Arts and Trades School
Law
Republic Act No. 8401
Decision Date
Nov 22, 1997
Rizal Municipal High School in Kalinga is transformed into the Rizal National School of Arts and Trades, offering secondary education and technical-vocational training under the supervision of the Department of Education, Culture and Sports, with funding appropriated for its operation.
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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)).

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