NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE
)
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
)
First Regular Session
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
HOUSE BILL NO. ____
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE VIRGILIO S. LACSON
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Article XIV, Section 1 of the 1987 Constitution states that, “The State shall protect and
promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels, and shall take appropriate steps
to make such education accessible to all”. The State recognizes the vital role of quality education
in nation-building through the creation of a more responsible, skilled and literate citizenry. To
achieve such ends, the State must ensure that existing facilities and learning spaces that are used
by our young learners are conducive to quality learning. 
The Department of Education (DepEd) reported that in the School Year 2017-2018, the
teacher-student ratio is 1:31 for the elementary level, 1:36 for Junior High School level, and 1:31
for Senior High School level. Having a large number of students per teacher has a massive effect
on the quality education that supposedly each student is given an equal time to meet the required
competitive education. 
This bill seeks to institutionalize an ideal class size of not more than 30 students. Any
class exceeding 30 students up to a maximum of 45 students shall be a large class and prohibits
class size of more than 45 students. Teachers of large classes shall receive additional
compensation.
In view of the foregoing, immediate passage of the bill is earnestly sought. 
VIRGILIO S. LACSON
Manila Teachers Party-list
July 27, 2022
1:11 pm
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NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE
)
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
)
First Regular Session
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
HOUSE BILL NO. ____
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE VIRGILIO S. LACSON
AN ACT
STANDARDIZING
THE
APPROPRIATE
CLASS
SIZE
IN
PUBLIC
SCHOOLS
NATIONWIDE,
APPROPRIATING
FUNDS
THEREFOR
AND
FOR
OTHER
PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled: 
Section 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as “Standard Class Size for Public
Schools Act.” 
Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is the policy of the State to protect and promote the
right of all citizens to quality education by ensuring that students are given the appropriate
environment that is conducive for learning and that public school teachers are provided
appropriate teaching conditions.
Sec. 3. Coverage. – This Act shall cover all public schools and public school teachers
under the jurisdiction of the Department of Education (DepEd). 
Sec. 4. Standard Class Size. – All classes in all public schools nationwide shall have an
international class size standard of 30 students. Classes exceeding 30 students up shall be
considered a large class. 
Sec. 5. Large Class Size. – Any class exceeding 30 students up to a maximum of 45
students shall be considered a large class. In no case shall a class size exceed 45 students. 
Sec. 6. Additional Compensation for Large Class Size Teachers. - A teacher handling a
large class shall be entitled for additional compensation equivalent to twenty percent (20%) of
her daily rate for every five (5) students in excess of the standard class size of 30. 
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Sec. 7. Appropriations. - The amount necessary to implement the provisions of this Act
shall be included in the annual appropriations for the Department of Education in the General
Appropriations Act. 
Sec. 8. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – The Department of Education shall
promulgate the rules and regulations necessary for implementation of this Act within a period of
thirty (30) days after its effectivity. 
Sec. 9. Separability Clause. - If any provision or portion of this Act is declared
unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provision not thereby affected shall remain in
full force and effect. 
Sec. 10. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, ordinances, rules,
regulations, and other issuances, or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with any provision of
this Act, are hereby repealed, amended, and/or modified accordingly. 
Sec. 11. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved,