English: The coverage under E-GASTPE was further amended by the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013. After the law's passage, the Department of Education (DepEd) developed the SHS-VP to provide financial assistance in the form of vouchers to qualified SHS learners from participating schools. The program was introduced to address classroom shortages caused by the addition of Grades 11 and 12.
Filipino: Matatandaang naamyendahan ang saklaw ng E-GASTPE noong isabatas ang Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013. Kasunod nito, nilikha at ipinatupad ng Department of Education (DepEd) ang SHS-VP upang magbigay sa mga kwalipikadong mag-aaral ng tulong pinansyal sa pamamagitan ng vouchers. Ipinatupad ang programa upang tugunan ang kakulangan sa silid-aralan dahil sa dagdag na Grade 11 at 12.