BATAS PAMBANSA 232 (An Act Providing for the

Establishment and Maintenance of an Integrated System of

Education)III. THE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS

APPROVED, SEPTEMBER 11, 1982

CHAPTER 3Establishment of Schools

Section 25. Establishment of Schools - All schools shall be established in accordance with law.

Section 26. Definition of Terms 1. "Schools" are duly established institutions of learning or educational institutions.2. "Public Schools" are educational institutions established and administered by the government.3. "Private Schools" are educational institutions maintained and administered by private individuals or groups.

Section 27. Recognition of Schools -

In the case of government operated schools, whether local, regional, or national, recognition of educational programs and/or operations shall be deemed granted simultaneously with establishment.

Section 28. Effects of Recognition; Punishable Violations

1. It transforms the temporary permit to a permanent authority to operate;

2. It entitled the school or college to give the students who have completed the course for which recognition is granted, a certificate, title or diploma; and

3. It shall entitle the students who have graduated from said recognized course or courses.

Section 29. Voluntary Accreditation - For institution which desire to meet standards of quality over and above minimum required for State recognition.

Section 30. Organization of Schools -

Each school shall establish such internal organization as will best enable it to carry out its academic and administrative functions.

Section 31. Governing Board -

Every government college or university as a tertiary institution and every private school shall have a governing board pursuant to its charter.

CHAPTER 4Internal Organization of Schools

Section 32. Personnel Transactions -

The terms and conditions of employment of personnel in government schools shall be governed by the Civil Service, budgetary and compensation laws and rules.

CHAPTER 5School Finance and Assistance

Section 33. Declaration of Policy -

It is hereby declared to be the policy of the State that the national government shall contribute to the financial support of educational programs.

A. FUNDING OF REPUBLIC SCHOOLS

Section 34. National Funds - Public school shall continue to be funded from national funds.

Section 35. Financial Aid Assistance to Public Secondary Schools -

The national government shall extend financial aid and assistance to public secondary schools.

Section 36. Share of Local Government -

Provinces, cities and municipalities and barangays shall have appropriate funds in their annual budgets for the operation and maintenance of public secondary schools on the basis of national fund participation.

Section 37. Special Education Fund -

Shall be used exclusively for the purposes enumerated in Section 1 of Republic Act No. 5447, and in accordance with rules and regulations issued by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports and the Ministry of the Budget.

REPUBLIC ACT No. 5447

AN ACT CREATING A SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND TO BE CONSTITUTED FROM THE PROCEEDS OF AN ADDITIONAL REAL PROPERTY TAX AND A CERTAIN PORTION OF THE TAXES ON VIRGINIA-TYPE CIGARETTES AND DUTIES ON IMPORTED LEAF TOBACCO, DEFINING THE ACTIVITIES TO BE FINANCED, CREATING SCHOOL BOARDS FOR THE PURPOSE, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFROM.

Section 38. Tuition and other School Fees -

Secondary and post-secondary schools may charge tuition and other school fees, in order to improve facilities or to accommodate more students.

Section 39. Income from other Sources -

Government-supported educational institution may receive grants, legacies, donations and gifts for purposes allowed by existing laws.

B. FUNDING OF PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Section 40. Funding of Private Schools -

Capital investment, tuition fees and other school charges.

Section 41. Government Assistance -

May provide aid to the programs of private schools in the form of grants or scholarships, or loans from government financial institutions.

Section 42. Tuition and Other Fees -

Each private school shall determine its rate of tuition and other school fees or charges.

Section 43. Income from Other Sources -

May receive any grant and legacy, donation, gift, bequest or devise from any individual, institution, corporation, foundation.

Section 44. Institutional Funds -

The proceeds from tuition fees and other school charges, as well as other income of schools, shall be treated as institutional funds.

C. INCENTIVES TO EDUCATION

Section 45. Declaration of Policy -

National education development goals to provide an incentive program to encourage the participation of the community in the development of the educational sector.

Section 46. Relating to School Property -

Real property, such as lands, buildings and other improvements.

Section 47. Relating to Gifts or Donations to Schools -

All gifts or donation in favor of any school, college or university recognized by the Government shall not be subject to tax.

Section 48. Relating to Earnings from Established Scholarship Funds -

Constituted from gifts to the school, and/or from contributions or other resources.

Section 49. School Dispersal Program -

All gains realized from the sale, disposition or transfer of property, real or personal, of any duly established private school, college or university, in pursuance of a school dispersal program.

Section 50. Conversion to Educational Foundations -

An educational institution may convert itself into a non-stock, non-profit educational foundation, in accordance with the implementing rules.

D. ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS

Section 51. Government Assistance to Students -

The government shall provide financial assistance to financially disadvantaged and deserving students.

Section 52. Grant of Scholarship Pursuant to Existing Laws -

Scholarship measures as may provide by law.

Section 53. Assistance from the Private Sector -

The private sector, especially educational institutions, business and industry, shall be encouraged to grant financial assistance to students.

IV. THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION,

CULTURE AND SPORTS

CHAPTER 1GENERAL PROVISIONS

Section 54. Declaration of Policy -

The supervision and regulation of educational institutions are hereby vested in the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports, without prejudice to the provisions of the charter of any state college and university.

Section 55. Organization -

The Ministry shall be headed by the Minister of Education, Culture and Sports who shall be assisted by one or more Deputy Ministers.

Section 56. The National Board of Education –

is hereby abolished, and its appropriations, personnel, records, and equipment are hereby transferred to the Office of the Minister of Education, Culture and Sports. Section 57. Report to the Batasang Pambansa. –

Annual report to the Batasang Pambansa.

• Basic education plan• The current condition of the

education program• The impact of education on the

different regions• Growth of enrolment• Supply of teaching and non – teaching personnel.

Section 58. Functions and Powers of the Ministry -

The Ministry shall:

1. Formulate general education objectives and policies;2. Plan, develop and implement programs and projects in education and culture;3. Promulgate rules and regulations;4. Set up general objectives for the school system;5. Coordinate the activities and functions of the school system.

CHAPTER 2BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION

Section 59. Declaration of Policy -

The main thrust of higher education is to achieve equity, efficiency, and high quality in the institutions of higher learning both public and private.

Section 60. Organization of the Board of Higher Education -

The Board shall be composed of a Deputy Minister of Education, Culture and Sports designated as Chairman and four other members to be appointed by the President of the Philippines

Section 61. Function of the Board of Higher Education. –

The Board shall:

1. Make policy recommendations regarding the planning and management of the integrated system.

2. Recommend to the Minister of Education, Culture and Sports steps to improve the governance of the various components of the higher education system.

3. Assist the Minister of Education, Culture and Sports in making recommendation relatives to the generation of resources and their allocation for higher education.

CHAPTER 3THE BUREAUS

Section 62. Bureau of Elementary Education

Section 63. Bureau of Secondary Education

1. Conduct studies and formulate, develop and evaluate programs and educational standards for secondary education;

2. Develop curricular designs, prepare instructional materials, and prepare and evaluate programs to update the quality of the teaching and non-teaching staff at the secondary level;

3. Formulate guidelines to improve the secondary school physical plants and equipment, and general management of these schools.

Section 64. Bureau of Technical and Vocational Education

1. Conduct studies, formulate, develop and evaluate post-secondary vocational-technical programs and recommend educational standards for these programs;

2. Develop curricular designs and prepare instructional materials, prepare and evaluate programs to upgrade the quality of teaching and non-teaching staff, and formulate guidelines to improve the physical plant and equipment of post-secondary vocational-technical schools.

Section 65. Bureau of Higher Education

1. Develop, formulate and evaluate programs, projects and educational standards for a higher education;

2. Provide staff assistance to the Board of Higher Education;

3. Provide technical assistance;

4. Compile, analyze and evaluate data on higher education; and

5. Perform other functions provided for by law.

Section 66. Bureau of Continuing Education

1. Serve as a means of meeting the learning needs of those unable to avail education.

2. Provide opportunities for the acquisition of skills.

3. Serve as a means for expanding access to educational opportunities to citizens.

CHAPTER 4REGIONAL OFFICES

Section 67. Functions

1. Formulate the regional plan of education based on the national plan of the Ministry taking into account the specific needs and special traditions of the region;

2. Implement education laws, policies, plans, programs, rules and regulations of the Ministry or agency in the regional area;

3. Provide economical, efficient and effective education services to the people in the area.

V. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

CHAPTER 1PENAL ADMINISTRATIVE

SANCTIONS

Section 68. Penalty Clause -

Any person upon conviction for an act in violation shall be punished with a fine of not less than P2,000.00 nor more than P10,000.00 or imprisonment for a maximum period of 2 years, or both, in the discretion of the court.

Section 69. Administrative Sanction

1. Mismanagement of school operations;

2. Gross inefficiency of the teaching or non-teaching personnel;

3. Fraud or deceit committed in connection with the application for Ministry permit or recognition;

4. Failure to comply with conditions or obligations prescribed by this Code or its implementing rules and regulations; and

5. Unauthorized operation of a school or course.

CHAPTER 2ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

Section 70. Rule-making Authority -

Shall promulgate the necessary implementing rules and regulations.

Section 71. Separability Provision -

Any part or provision of this Act which may held invalid or unconstitutional shall not affect its remaining parts of provisions.

Section 72. Repealing Clause -

All laws or parts thereof inconsistent with any provision of this Act shall be deemed repealed or modified, as the case may be.

Section 73. Effectivity -

This Act shall take effect upon its approval.