#

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS.
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House Bill No._569

INTRODUCED BY Rep. GREG G. GASATAYA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is the policy of the State to adopt an integrated and comprehensive approach to health
development in schools. Complementary to this, the State must give priority to the physical, mental, and
social well-being of students, among others, by establishing, maintaining, and supporting a complete,
adequate, and integrated system of education which gives primordial interest and concen to their health
and safety. Hence, the right of students to proper care and special protection from regulations and
conditions prejudicial to their health and safety must always be defended.

It is undeniable that schools in our country conduct classes as early as 7 0” clock in the morning
and sometimes even carlier. With the new K-12 curriculum that puts more workload on students, the
current state of transportation, state of mental health in the country, and the accessibility of schools
especially in rural areas, students are put at risk of fatigue and compromising their safety. In order to
improve academic performance by promoting student welfare and climinating barriers, this representation
proposes this bill which seeks to regulate school hours,

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

a=

REP. GREG G, GASATAYA
Lone District of Bacolod City


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIV!
Quezon City, Metro Manila

INTRODUCED BY Rep. GREG G. GASATAYA

AN ACT
REGULAT ENCEMENT OF CLASS HOURS IN PUBLIC AND
PRIV TITUTIONS IN THE PHILIPPINES

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

:CTION 1. Short Title. ~ This Act shall be known as the “Adjusted Class Hours Act of

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. - 11 is hereby declared that the State shall promote
and protect the physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social well-being of the youth It shall
take appropriate steps to adopt an integrated and comprehensive approach to health development
prioritizing the youth among others

SECTION 3. Regulation of Class Hours. —\t is hereby prohibited for any educational
institution, public or private, to commence class hours earlier than 8:30 AM

SECTION 4. Penalties. The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on
Higher Education (CHED) shall promulgate the necessary rules and tegulations in order to ensure
compliance of all the educational institutions to the provisions of this Act. The imposition of
appropriate fines and penalties for any violation of this Act shall likewsse be under the jurisdiction
of the DepEd and the CHED.

SECTION 5. Separabitity. Clause ~ If any part or provision of this Act is held invalid or
unconstitutional, other provisions not affected thereby shall remain in full force and effect

SECTION 6, 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 atcordingly


SECTION 7. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication
in the Official Gazette orin at least two (2) newspapers of general citculation.

APPROVED,