Law Summary
Program Expansion and Alignment with National Agenda
- Expansion of YECS Program coverage mandated in line with the pro-poor agenda of President Joseph Ejercito Estrada.
- DECS collaborates with partner agencies for implementation.
Implementation Directives for Regional Offices
- Each DECS Regional Office instructed to include at least one secondary school per division annually into the YECS Program.
- Adherence to the Revised YECS Concept Paper and Implementing Rules and Regulations (Inclosures A and B) required.
Planning and Coordination Requirements
- Submission of a Five-Year Expansion Plan (1999-2004) is required from all Regional Offices as per specifications by the YECS Technical Working Group (Indosure C).
- Designated Regional Coordinators encouraged to coordinate closely with partner agencies and facilitate implementation at the school level.
Training Requirements for Implementors
- Mandatory intensive training on cooperativism and entrepreneurship for all designated YECS School-Based Moderators, Alternates, and involved personnel.
- Training aims to equip implementors to guide the program effectively.
Financial Provisions for Training
- Partner agencies expected to provide technical assistance.
- Training expenses chargeable against respective Regional/Division Offices, local funds, School Board funds.
- Support may come from student and co-curricular activity funds under the DECS budget, subject to availability and compliance with accounting regulations.
Dissemination and Administrative Orders
- Immediate and broad dissemination of the Order is expected to ensure awareness and compliance.