Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVER
Quezon City, Philippines

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No.__2243

INTRODUCED BY: HON. MARCELINO “MARCY” R. TEODORO

EXPLANATORY NOTE 7

The teaching profession is a fulfilling, and at the same time, a demanding
one. It is referred to as a calling, since much is expected from educators and only
a handful of individuals heed such call. Aside from good interpersonal skills
necessary in dealing with children other than your own, a teacher is also
expected to devote a great deal of his time and attention in preparing lessons
and instructional materials, and calculating grades, on top of other
responsibilities that come with being an educator. They have to contend with
financial troubles as well, since most of the time the remuneration is not
commensurate with the requirements of the job.

Cognizant of the State's responsibilities of providing incentives to the
teachers as well as in recognition of their dedicated service, this bill seeks to
exempt children of teachers and employees in public institutions of higher
learning from paying tuition and other related fees. When implemented, this
measure Is expected to have an immediate impact on the state of Philippine
education because educators can now focus on their duties once one of their
crucial concerns, that of providing quality education to their children, is taken
care of.

In light of the foregoing, immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

fits yi eam

MARCELINO “MARCY” R. TEODORO
Representative, 1* District
City of Marikina


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Philippines

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2243

HOUSE BILL NO.

INTRODUCED BY: HON. MARCELINO “MARCY” R. TEODORO.

AN ACT
PROVIDING FREE TUITION AND OTHER FEES TO CHILDREN OF
TEACHERS AND EMPLOYEES OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS, COLLEGES AND
STATE UNIVERSITIES

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

SECTION. 1. Declaration of Policy. — It shall be declared the policy of
the State to provide free tuition and other frees to children of teachers and full-
time employees of public schools, colleges, universities and post-secondary
vocational and technical institutions by virtue of their employment. This policy is
meant to help alleviate the difficulties encountered by teachers and employees of
an educational institution whose sweat and labors are spent in the service of
educational institutions that benefits children other than their own because their
inadequate pay cannot meet the high costs of college education.

SEC. 2. Definitions.- For purpose of this Act, the term “teacher” shall
mean all persons in classroom teaching in a level of instruction from kindergarten
to college, including but not limited to guidance counselors, vocational trainors,
technical instructors, all persons performing supervisory and/or administrative
functions and other performing similar tasks or occupying equivalent positions:
Provided, that said “teachers” serve on a full-time and regular basis in the
educational institution where he is employed.

SEC. 3. Exemption from Payment of Tuition and other Schoo! Fees.-
Children of teachers and employees of public schools, colleges, universities and
other post secondary institutions of learning, pursuing their studies in the public
educational institutions shall be exempt from payment of tuition and other school
fees. Provided, however, That either or both parents have been teaching or
employed for at least one (1) year at the time the exemption is claimed.

SEC. 4. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
complete publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,