Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. __ 3845

Introduced by Rep. Eulogio “Amang” R. Magsaysay

EXPLANATORY NOTE

While the delivery of basic services has already been devolved to the local
government units (LGUs), basic education is still largely the responsibility of the central
government through the Department of Education (DepEd). The creation of Special
Education Fund (SEF), however, has enabled the LGUs to provide significant supplementary
funding support to public basic education. The earmarked financial resources under the SEF
are managed by the Local School Boards (LSB). Over the years, the various initiatives of the
Local School Boards in support of advancing the goals of education, have significantly
influenced the delivery of public basic education services in our localities nation-wide.

This bill seeks to institute training program for the members of the Local School
Boards, provincial, municipal and city, whether elected or appointed. The program shall focus
on key areas critical to the duties and functions of LSB members more particularly on local
budgeting concerning education. The implementation of this measure is aimed at ensuring

better or improved performance of LSBs.

EULOGIO “AMANG” R. MAGSAYSAY

Approval of this bill is earnestly sought.


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE)
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES —_)
First Regular Session )

House of Representatives

House BillNo,__ 3845

Introduced by Rep. Eulogio “Amang” R. Magsaysay

AN ACT
INSTITUTING TRAINING PROGRAM FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL SCHOOL
BOARDS

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

SECTION 1. A training program for all the members of Local School Boards,
provincial, city or municipal, whether elected or appointed, is hereby established

SECTION 2. The focus and contents of the training program shall include but not
limited to public school laws, public school finance, and other areas related to the duties and
responsibilities of the Local School Boards.

SECTION 3. The training program shall be facilitated by the Local Government
Academy (LGA) on a schedule that will render a significant number of training hours annually
for all the members of the Local School Boards substantially covering the established training
contents. Priorities shall be given to those newly elected or newly appointed members of the
boards.

SECTION 4. The provision under this Act shall not preclude other similar training
programs that a particular Local School Board opt to undertake for its members in other
government or private educational venues. Provided, that such are not duplication or mere
repitition of those provided by the LGA. Provided, further, that the said undertakings shall not
require huge costs.

SECTION 5. The Local Government Academy shall maximize the use of all its
existing or currently being utilized training resources in order to minimize the corresponding
costs. The program may be integrated in the regularly held training programs of LGA. The
budgetary requirements in order to carry out the provision of this this Act shall be shouldered

by the concemed local government units.


SECTION 6. The Local Government Academy, in consultation with the Secretary of
the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the leagues of provinces,
muncipalities and cities, shall issue the corresponding implementing guidelines necessary to
carry out the provisions of this Act immediately after its approval.

SECTION 7. All laws, decrees, executive orders, proclamations, rules and
regulations, local ordinances or parts thereof inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed or
modified accordingly.

SECTION 8. This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its complete

publication in the Official Gazette or in any newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,