NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
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SEN/^E ^
S.B. No. 2420
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23 flUG 22 P3S9
RHCE.VED BV,
Introduced by: Senator Raffy T. Tulfo
AN ACT MANDATING ALL PUBLIC ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY 
SCHOOLS TO IMPLEMENT A NO COLLECTION POLICY
Explanatory Note
The purpose of this bill aims to address the crucial Issue of financial burden on 
parents and guardians in providing education to their children. It seeks to ensure 
equitable access to education by Instituting a policy that prohibits the collection of any 
fees or contributions from students attending public elementary and secondary 
schools.
This proposed legislation is grounded In the recognition of the constitutional 
mandate for the provision of free public education at the elementary and secondary 
levels. Moreover, it aligns with the country's commitment to achieving the Education 
For All (EFA) Plan 2015 and the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), particularly 
concerning primary school participation.
By implementing a no collection policy in public schools, this bill seeks to 
eliminate the barriers that hinder the enrollment and retention of students. Families 
with limited financial means will no longer face out-of-pocket costs associated with 
sending their children to school, thus promoting inclusivity and equal opportunities in 
education.


In view of the foregoing, immediate approval of ihis mea5iH;e'i§''earnestly
sought.
Raffy T. Tulfo 
Senator


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
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Second Regular Session 
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SENATE
S.B. No. ^420
RJiCEl/tD BV.
Introduced by: Senator Raffy T. Tulfo
AN ACT MANDATING ALL PUBLIC ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY 
SCHOOLS TO IMPLEMENT A NO COLLECTION POLICY
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress Assembled:
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Section 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "No Collection Policy in
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all Public Elementary and Secondary Schools".
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Sec 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is the policy of the state to provide free public
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education at the elementary and secondary levels in line with the Millennium
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Development Goals (MDGs) with respect to primary school participation.
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Sec 3. No Collection Policy in AH Public Elementary and Secondary Schools. -
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No fees shall be collected from school children enrolling in pre-school up to Grade IV,
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during the enrollment period and at any time during the school year.
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Sec 4. Coverage. - This prohibition shall cover, among others, the authorized
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but voluntary contributions such as BSP, GSP, Red Cross, Antl-TB Fund and PTCA.
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Sec 5. Voluntary Contribution.- For grade and year levels beyond Grade 4, no
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collection of any type should be undertaken during the enrolment period and the
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first month of classes. Starting on the second month, contributions for the following
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may be collected, but only on a voluntary basis:
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1. Boy/Girl Scouts membership
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2. Red Cross Membership
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3. Anti-TB Fund Drive
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4. Parents Teachers Conference Association


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5. School Publication
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6. Membership in student organizations
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Sec 6. Parents Teachers Conference Association Contribution. - PTCAs may
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start their collection only after presenting to their members and to the school
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administration a report on the utilization of the previous schoolyear's collections. The
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amount of contributions to the PTCA shall be agreed upon in a general assembly of
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the PTCA.
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Sec 7. Payment of school pubiication fee. - The school publication fee shall be
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set at the school level but shall not be more than P60.00 per elementary school pupil
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and P90.00 per secondary school student. The publication of a school newspaper,
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while not mandatory, Is strongly encouraged, particularly at the secondary level in line
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with the campus journalism program.
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Sec. 8. Payment of membership fees for student organizations. - It shall be
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set by the organization subject to existing school policies on student organizations.
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Sec. 9. Automatic Enrolment of Promoted Pupiis/students. - Those who are
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promoted to the next grade or year level are considered automatically enrolled for
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the coming school year in the same school. Only pupils entering first grade, students
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entering first year high school, and transferees from another public school or a
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private school need to enroll during the enrollment period. Returning pupils/students
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shall report to school only for sectioning purposes or any other pre-opening
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preparations as determined by the school administrators.
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Sec. 10. Release of Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE). -
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Schools Division Superintendents are directed to release MOOE funds to schools
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without fiscal autonomy In the form of cash advance to ensure that operating funds
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are available at the start of the school year.
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Sec 11. Monitoring and Supervision. - Regional and division offices are advised
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to undertake monitoring activities during the enrollment period and the first month of
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classes to ensure that the provisions of this Order are strictly complied with.
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SEC. 12. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The Department of Education
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shall promulgate the rules and regulations to implement this Act within thirty (30) days
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from its effectivity.


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SEC. 13. Repealing Clause. - All laws, orders issuance, circulars, rules and
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regulation or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are
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hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
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SEC. 14. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act is declared
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unconstitutional or invalid, other parts or provision hereof not affected thereby shall
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continue to be in full force and effect.
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SEC. 15. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
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publication in the official gazette or in at least one (1) newspaper of general
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circulation.
Approved,