Title
Supreme Court
Establishment of Rizal Nat'l Science HS
Law
Republic Act No. 8724
Decision Date
Jul 26, 1998
Republic Act No. 8724 establishes the Rizal National Science High School, a specialized institution focused on science and technology training, under the direct supervision of the Department of Education, Culture and Sports, and with funding from the General Appropriations Act.

Law Summary

Primary Purpose and Educational Focus

  • Provide specialized science and technology training
  • Training authorized by the Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS)
  • Coordination with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
  • Alignment with local, regional, and national development goals

Administrative Supervision and Regulation

  • Direct supervision by DECS
  • Coordinated oversight with DOST
  • DECS and DOST responsible for issuing implementing rules and regulations

Funding and Appropriation

  • Necessary funds to implement the Act included in General Appropriations Act
  • Budget allocation to commence in the fiscal year following enactment

Effectivity

  • Act takes effect upon approval
  • Notable lapse into law without the President's signature, pursuant to the Philippine Constitution, Article VI, Section 27 (1)

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