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6 SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

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9 HOUSE BILL NO. 2795

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11 Introduced by Honorable Anthony M. Bravo and Honorable

12 Cresente C. Paez

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘Technology in the schools is a central component of preparing students for the 21°
century, Equipping schools with technology is no longer a luxury, it is a necessity
Technology in the classroom improves students! mastery of basic skills, test scores, writing,
and engagement in school, With these gains come decreases in dropout rates and decreases in
attendance and discipline problems.

Not enough students have access to computers, distance learning, and
telecommunications technologies. In fact, many public schools do not have any computers,
while few have older models that do not have the power to perform advanced functions, such
as those involving video and the Internet

‘The purpose of this bill is to establish educational technology clearinghouses to
facilitate the donation of surplus equipment and technology to schools and libraries from

governmental agencies, businesses, and other private entities



1 Republic of the Philippines

2

3 House of Representatives
4 Quezon City

5

6 SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

ve First Regular Session

8

9 HOUSE BILL NO. 2795

10

11 Introduced by Honorable Anthony M. Bravo and Honorable
12 Cresente C. Paez

13 AN ACT

14 ESTABLISHING EDUCATIONAL EQU

15 AND TECHNOLOGY CLEARINGHOUSES

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:

16 SECTION 1, Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Educational Equipment and
17Technology Clearinghouse Act of 2013.”

18 SE

“TION 2. Purpose. - It is the purpose of this Act to authorize a program to support
19regional educational technology clearinghouses that facilitate the donation of surplus equipment

20and technology to schools and libraries from governmental agencies, businesses, and other

2 private entities.

22 SI

“TION 3. Authority. - The Secretary of Education shall make grants to or enter into
23contracts with regional public or private nonprofit entities for the purpose of supporting a system
24of regional educational technology clearinghouses.

25 In awarding the grants or contract, the Secretary shall ensure that each geographic region

26of the country is served by such an entity.

27 SECTION 4. Requirements. - Bach entity receiving a grant or contract under this Act
28shall-

29 (A) In cooperation with regional program to support a clearinghouse that facilitates
30 the transfer of surplus equipment and technology to schools and libraries from
31 governmental agencies, businesses, and other private entities,

32 (B) Disseminate information to regional educational agencies about the availability
33 and procurement of the equipment and technology through the clearinghouse,


1 (C) Disseminate information to the public about activities assisted under this Act,
2 including information about the donations being accepted by the clearinghouse,

3 (D) Have in place a process or ensuring that surplus equipment and technology is
4 distributed in a fair and equitable manner, with school districts with the greatest
5 need for such equipment and technology receiving priority for donations under
6 this Act,

7 (E) Provide technical assistance to a school or library to ensure the equipment and
8 technology being donated is consistent with the short-term and long-term
9 educational technology plans for the school or library, respectively;

10 (F) Use finds under this Act to upgrade equipment or technology only if the entity

ul determines such upgrading meets the short-term and long-term educational plan

12 of the school or library receiving the equipment or technology, and
13 (G) Ensure that the transfer of equipment and technology does not violate copyright
14 patents, or trademark laws.

15 SECTION 5. Authorization of Appropriations. - There are authorized to be approp

16to carry out this Act such ums as may be necessary for each fiscal year to carry out the
lTprovisions of this Act
18 SECTION 6. Separability Clause. - If any provision or part hereof is held invalid or

19unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise affected shall remain

20valid and subsisting,

ON 7. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive

‘22order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to, or inconsistent

23with, the provision of this Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly.

24 SECTION 8, Effectivity Clause, - This Act shall take effect fifteen days (15) days after its

25publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation

Approved,