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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 534€

Introduced by HON. LORD ALLAN JAY Q. VELASCO
EXPLANATORY NOTE

AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING A FULL SUBSIDY PROGRAM IN STATE
UNIVERSITIES FOR CHILDREN OF PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS, PROVIDING
FUNDS THEREOF, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Public school teachers are dedicating their lives to the education of the youth
for they appreciate the value of education. Many of our public school teachers sacrifice
higher paying jobs and more comfortable working environments to answer their calling
of educating those from less fortunate families

Their act of public service is invaluable to the lives of their students-and molding
the future of our country. But as they fulfill their vocation, they too struggle to afford
the tuition fees of their own children. With the meager salaries of public school
teachers, paying for a college education comes as a heavy burden.

To unburden our modern-day heroes and to promote the value of education
and becoming an educator, this bill endeavors to provide full tuition subsidies available
in all State Universities and Colleges in the Philippines for the children of public school
teachers. This measure is in line with our efforts to improve access to quality
education for every young Filipino and sends the message that becoming an educator
within our public school system is a dignified vocation worthy of special benefits from
the State

Let's continue to support and reward citizens who take part in nation building
and creating a brighter future for the next generation of young Filipinos

In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

LORD ALLANJAY Q. VELASCO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No.0346

Introduced by HO!

ORD ALLAN JAY Q. VELASCO

AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING A FULL SUBSIDY PROGRAM TO STATE
UNIVERSITIES FOR CHILDREN OF PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS, PROVIDING
FUNDS THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

Section 1. Title.- This Act shall be known as the “Free Education For Public School
Teachers Children Act’

Section 2. Declaration of Policy.- The State shall give priority to education, science,
technology, arts, sports to foster patriotism and nationalism, accelerate social
progress, promote total human liberation and development. It is further declared the
policy of the State to take positive and effective measures towards the promotion of
the morale and welfare of public school teachers. Furthermore, the State recognizes
the vital role of the youth in nation-building and shall promote and protect their
physical, moral spiritual, intellectual and social well-being. It shall inculcate in the
youth, patriotism, nationalism and encourage their involvement in public and civic
affairs.

Section 3. Full Education Subsidy Program.- There is hereby adopted a Full
Education Subsidy Program, a nationwide program that offers full subsidy to all the
children of public school teachers in all levels who want to pursue baccalaureate
degrees or short-term training courses in State Universities.

The full subsidy program shall cover 100% of the tuition fee and other
miscellaneous expenses necessary upon the enrolment of the student in a State
College or University.

Section 4, Qualifications. Children of public school teachers who possess all the
following qualifications shall automatically be granted full subsidy under the program

1. Must be a Filipino citizen;


2. Parent is a regular public school teacher as certified by the Department of
Education;

3. Shall have passed the respective academic eligibility as prescribed by the
State College or University upon entry;

4, Shall not have availed of any local/foreign scholarship grant from the

government;

5, Must not have a bachelor's degree or equivalent degree from any higher

educational institution, whether public or private;

6. Must not have been dishonourably discharged from any higher education
institution, whether public or private, for any reason other than financially
difficulty in paying tuition and other fees;

. Must not have been convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude:
Persons who fail to regain any good academic standing within their State
University and Colleges after one (1) year after being placed on academic
probation or delinquent status.

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Section 5. Sources.- The sources of funds for the implementation of this Act shall be
as follows:

a. For the first year of implementation, from the appropriations set aside by
State
Colleges and Universities for scholarships and subsidies;

b. For the succeeding years of implementation, such amounts as are needed
shall be included in the Annual General Appropriations Act; and
complemented by the savings generated from the different bureaus, offices
and agencies and by the contributions extended by private corporations,
companies and entities.

Section 6. Rules and Regulations.- The Commission on Higher Education in
coordination with the Department of Education and the UniFAST (Unified Student
Financial Assistance System for Tertiary Education shall promulgate the necessary
rules and regulations for the implementation of this Act and determine the process for
claiming the full subsidy and other responsibilities of the grantee within the parameters
of this Act

Section 7. Separability Clause.- If for any reason, any provision of this Act is declared
unconstitutional or invalid, other provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall
continue to be in full force and effect.

Section 8. Repealing Clause.- All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts
thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or
modified accordingly.

Section 9. Effectivity.- This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general
circulation, whichever comes earlier

Approved,