Law Summary
Funding and Appropriations
- The funds necessary to implement the provisions of the Act shall be included in the General Appropriations Act starting from the fiscal year following the law's enactment.
- Funding is to be provided on an ongoing basis to support the operation and maintenance of the school.
Effectivity of the Act
- The Act shall take effect immediately upon approval by the President of the Philippines.
Legislative Process and Approval
- The Act originated in the House of Representatives.
- It was passed by the House of Representatives on August 22, 2000, and subsequently by the Senate on February 5, 2001.
- The law was signed and approved on April 14, 2001, by the President of the Philippines.
Key Legal Concepts
- Creation of a government educational institution to address local educational needs.
- Allocation of government funds through annual budgeting processes to support the institution.
- Supervision and regulation by the national Department of Education, Culture and Sports ensuring compliance with national education standards.
- Legal enactment process involving both houses of Congress and final approval by the President.