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Republic of the Philippines:
House of Representatives
‘Queson City, Metro anita

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 16 84

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE AURELIO "DONG" D. GONZALES, JR.

AN ACT
INSTITUTIONALIZING A DIGITIZED EDUCATION SYSTEM IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS FROM
GRADES K TO 12 TO BE IMPLEMENTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND.
PROVIDING FUNDS THEREOF

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Covid-19 pandemic destroyed lives, devastated world economies and effectively
disrupted our educational system. But at the same time, it taught us to be creative in facing
unfortunate events such as this magnitude. One of the major remedies to combat this pandemic
is to maximize our use of high technology thru internet facilities.

in improving our educational system now, there is a need to institdNanalize a digitized
educational system to public schools’ K-12 program with the objective to at | be at par with
world standards. %

The intent of this House Bill is to digitize all educational materials, among others, and
afford the needed computer equipment such as laptops to teachers, tablets to students, television
sets in classrooms, sim cards and necessary internet connections. This system may be used
during face to face classes, and likewise, through online classes if the situation calls for it,
therefore ready for any eventuality. Such interruptions then, if not totally prevented, may at least
be minimized.

The Constitution provides that education should have the biggest budgetary allocation,
hence the cost of instituting digitized educational system is justified.

This is also a perceive solution to the adverse effects of Covid-19.

In view of the foregoing, the passage of this Bill is earnestly sought.

REP. AUREL IO-YDGNA” D. GONZALES, JR.
3” District, Pampanga


CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1684

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE AURELIO "DONG" D. GONZALES, JR.

AN ACT
INSTITUTIONALIZING A DIGITIZED EDUCATION SYSTEM IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS FROM.
GRADES K TO 12 TO BE IMPLEMENTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND.
PROVIDING FUNDS THEREOF

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

‘SECTION 1. Short Title - This Act shall be known as “The Digitization of K to 12 Education in
Public Schools Act of 2022.”

SECTION 2. Statement of Policy — The State shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to
quality education at ail levels and shall take appropriate steps to make such education accessible
to all with assigning the highest budgetary priority to education.

SECTION 3. Definition of Terms — The following terms, as used in this Act, shall mean:

a. Digitization - The conversion of text, pictures, or sound into a digital form that can be
processed by a computer.

b. Laptop Computer (laptop) - A computer that is portable and suitable for use while
travelling.

c. Tablet Computer (tablet) - A computer that is intermediate in size between a laptop
computer and a smartphone typically with a mobile operating system and touchscreen
display processing.

d. Broadband Internet Connection ~ Refers to various high-capacity transmission
technologies that are used in data, voice, and video across tong distances and at high
speeds.

e. Mobile Internet — Internet Access through an internet-enabied mobile gadget.

f. Smart Television Set (Smart TV) — A traditional Television Set with integrated internet and
interactive web features which allows users to stream music and videos, browse the
internet, and view photos.

g. Sim Card ~ A smart card inside a mobile phone carrying an identification number unique
to the owner, storing personal data, and preventing operation if removed.

SECTION 4. The Department of Education shall institute a Digitized Education system by the
igitization of all learning materials not limited to textbooks, modules, lectures, or other
instructions and extra-curricular activities to be installed in computers, laptops, and tablets or its
‘equivalent to be digitized accordingly. Such digitization shall be updated periodically as needed.

SECTION 5. The laptop computers with internet access, both through Broadband and Mobile,
shall be issued by the Department of Education to the Public School Teachers in charge of the
subjects with the appropriate digitized learning materials and laptop applications.


SECTION 6. The computer tablets with internet access, both through Broadband and Mobile,
shall be issued by the Department of Education to all students Grades K to 12 in Public Schools
with the appropriate digitized learning materials and computer tablet applications.

SECTION 7. The issued laptop and tablet computers shall remain to be properties of the
government thru the Department of Education and shall be returned after its use.

SECTION 8. Face-to-face Classes - The Department of Education shall provide for the following:

a. An efficient Broadband Internet Connection System in every Public School to be used
simultaneously by the entire school.

b. A smart Television Set (Smart TV) or its equivalent in every classroom of every Public
School.

SECTION 9. Online Classes — The Department of Education shall provide for the following:

a. Asim card with Mobile Internet Access for every Public School teacher and Grades K to
12 student.

b. An allowance per month as determined by the Department of Education intended for the
cost of Mobile Internet to every Public School teacher and Grades K to 12 student.

SECTION 10. The Department of Education shall take measures to ensure the proper use of the
issued laptops, Smart TVs and Tablets.

SECTION 11. In the initial implementation of this Act, the Department of Education shall
determine the number of Grades K to 12 students to be enrolled or enrolled in public schools and
the total number of public school teachers as bases for the issuance of said laptops, tablets, sim
cards, and payment of monthly intemet allowances and continue to do so every school year
thereafter.

SECTION 12. Rules and Regulations - The Department of Education, within sixty (60) days, shall
promulgate the Implementing Rules and Regulations of this Act.

SECTION 13. Appropriation — The amount of Two Hundred Billion Pesos (Php
200,000,000,000.00) needed to fund this Act shall be taken from the yearly General
Appropriations Act,

SECTION 14. Separability Clause — If any part of this Act is held invalid or unconstitutional, the
other parts or provisions thereof shall remain valid and effective.

SECTION 15. Repealing Clause — All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations, or
parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed.

SECTION 16. Effectivity — This Act shail take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete publication
in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation

Approved,