Regulatory Authority and Implementation
- The Secretary of Education, Culture and Sports is empowered to issue the necessary rules and regulations.
- These rules and regulations are essential to ensure the effective implementation of the law.
Appropriation of Funds
- Funding required to implement the provisions of this law will be included in the General Appropriations Act.
- The appropriation will commence in the fiscal year following the law's enactment and continue thereafter.
Effectivity of the Law
- The law takes effect immediately upon approval by the President of the Philippines.
Legislative Approval Process
- The Act originated in the House of Representatives.
- It was passed by the House of Representatives on March 27, 2000.
- The Senate passed the Act on May 22, 2000.
- The law was approved by the President on August 22, 2000, making it effective.