Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City, Philippines

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS re}
First Regular Session

House BILLNo.__2134

INTRODUCED BY HON. MARCELINO “MARCY” R. TEODORO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Advances in technology and the trends in global economy demand a special
learning system that would keep the country's workforce competitive and successful,
hence, local public educational institutions should provide centers for this kind of
learning and educational opportunity for everyone.

Surely, there is a real and urgent need for public schools to collaborate with other
public and non-profit entities, local businesses, educational organizations, and
recreational and cultural groups for the purpose of meeting the needs of, and expanding
the opportunities available to the residents of the communities within the territorial
jurisdiction of such schools.

Specifically, this measure hopes to establish 21" Century Learning Centers to
allow communities to develop educational strategies that will properly address the
educational needs of all their members.

In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is eaestly sought.

Arte: Tan
MARCELINO “MARCY” R. TEODORO.

Representative
4 District, City of Marikina

31 JUL 2013



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Philippines

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2134
HOUSE BILL NO.

INTRODUCED BY HON. MARCELINO “MARCY” R. TEODORO

AN ACT
TO DEVELOP AN EDUCATIONAL STRATEGY THAT ADDRESSES THE
EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF ALL MEMBERS OF LOCAL COMMUNITIES

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 the “21* Century Community
Learning Center's Act of 2013.”

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is hereby declared to be the policy of the State to
develop an educational strategy that addresses the educational needs of all members of
local communities.

SEC, 3. Definition of a Community Learning Center. — For purposes of this Act, the
term “Community Leaming Center’ means an entity within a public elementary or
secondary school building that —

A) Provides educational, recreational, health, and social service programs for
residents of all ages within the local community; and

B) Is operated by a local educational agency in conjunction with local government
agencies, business, vocational educational programs, institutions of higher
education, community colleges, and cultural recreational, and other community
and human service entities.

SEC. 4, Program Authorization. —

A) Grant by the Secretary of Education. - The Secretary is authorized, in
accordance with the provisions of this Act, to award grants to public elementary
‘or secondary schools, or consortia of such schools, to enable such schools or
consortia to plan, implement, or to expand projects that benefit the educational,
health, social service, cultural, and recreational needs of rural or inner city
‘communities.

B) Equitable distribution. - In awarding grants under this Act, the Secretary shall
assure an equitable distribution of assistance among local government units and
among urban and rural areas.

C) Grant Period. - The Secretary shall award grants for a period not to exceed three
(3) years.

SEC. 5. Application Period. - To be eligible to receive a grant under this Act, an
elementary or secondary school or consortia shall submit an application to the Secretary
at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Secretary
may reasonably prescribe. Each application shall include:


A)

B)

c)

A comprehensive local plan that enables the school or consortium to serve as a
center for the delivery of education and human resources for members of a
community;

An evaluation of the needs, available resources, and goals and objectives for the
proposed project in order to determine which activities will be undertaken to
address such needs; and

A description of the proposed projects, including:

1) A description of the mechanism that will be used to disseminate information
in a manner that is understandable and accessible to the community;

2) Identification of national and local programs to be merged or coordinated so
that public resources may be maximized;

3) A description of the collaborative efforts to be undertaken by community-
based organizations, related public agencies, business and other appropriate
organizations;

4) A description of how the school or consortium will serve as a delivery center
for existing and new services, especially for interactive telecommunications
used for education and professional training; and

5) An assurance that the school or consortium will establish a facility utilization
policy that specifically states the rules and regulations applicable to building
an equipment use and supervision guidelines.

SEC. 6. Priority. — The Secretary shall give priority to applications describing projects
that offer a broad selection of services which address the needs of the community.

SEC. 7. Use of Funds. — Grants awarded under this Act may be used to plan,
implement, or expand community leaming centers which include not less than four (4) of
the following activities:

A)
8)
c)
D)

E)

Literary education programs;

Senior citizen programs and services for individuals with disabilities;
Children's day care service;

Integrated education, health, social service recreation or cultural programs;

Summer and weekend school programs in conjunction with recreational or
cultural programs;

Nutrition and health programs;
Expanded library service hours to serve community needs;

Telecommunications and technology education programs for individuals of all
ages;

Parenting skills education programs;
Support and training for child day care providers;
Employment counseling, training and placement; and

Services for out-of-school youth.


‘SEC. 8. Appropriations. — The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act
is hereby authorized to be appropriated every fiscal year.

SEC. 9 Separability Clause. — If any provision or part hereof, is declared invalid or
unconstitutional, the remainder of the law not otherwise affected shall remain valid and
subsisting.

SEC. 10. 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, 11. Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,