Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Philippines

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS pyre 9) JUL" 2013
First Regular Session (ee 7

House Bit no.__ 2131

INTRODUCED BY HON. MARCELINO “MARCY” R. TEODORO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

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, teachers are also expected to devote a great deal of their
time and attention in preparing lessons and instructional materials, and calculating
grades. On top of other responsibilities that come with being educators, they have to
contend with financial troubles as well, since most of time the remuneration is not
commensurate with the requirements of the job.

Cognizant of the State's responsibilities of providing incentives to teachers as
well as in recognition of their dedicated service, this bill seeks to exempt the children of
teachers and employees in public institutions of higher leaming 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.

Thus, in view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is eamestly sought.

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MARCELINO “MARCY” R. TEODORO

Representative
4" District, City of Marikina


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Philippines

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BiLLNo.__2131

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 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 fees 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 benefit children
other than their own because their inadequate pay cannot meet the high costs of college
education.

SEC. 2. Definitions. — For purposes 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 trainers, technical
instructors, all persons performing supervisory and/or administrative functions and
others performing similar tasks or occupying equivalent positions: Provided, that said
“teachers” serve on a fulltime and regular basis in the educational institution where they
are employed.

SEC, 3, Exemption from Payment of Tuition and other School Fees. — Children of
teachers and employees of public schools, colleges, universities and other post-
secondary institutions of learning, pursuing their studies in 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. Separability Clause. ~ If any provisions or part hereof, is declared invalid or
unconstitutional, the remainder of the law not otherwise affected shall remain valid and
subsisting

SEC. 5, Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive order,
letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to or inconsistent
with the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly,
SEC. 6, Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
complete publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation

Approved,