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INTRODUCED BY SENATOR JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO
AN ACT
STRENGTHENING THE INVOLVEMENT OF LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL 
GOVERNMENT UNITS IN BASIC EDUCATION GOVERNANCE BY 
EMPOWERING THEM AS PARTNERS IN EDUCATING THE LEARNERS, 
ENGAGING THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE DELIVERY OF BASIC SERVICES 
AND ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECTIVITY AND EFFECTIVENESS THEREOF, 
AND INTEGRATING THEIR INTERVENTIONS TO ACHIEVE THE SHARED 
GOAL OF QUALITY INCLUSIVE EDUCATION, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE 
OF SECTIONS 98, 99, 100 AND 272 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, 
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991, AS 
AMENDED, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The 1987 Philippine Constitution, Section 17 thereof clearly states that:
"The State shall give priority to education, science and technology, 
arts, culture, and sports to foster patriotism and nationalism, accelerate 
social progress, and promote total human liberation and development "1
This is even given importance in the Local Government Code with the creation 
of the Local School Boards (LSBs) in every province, city and municipality and 
identifying its functions to support the education sector.2 The LSB is a special body 
whose main duty is to allocate the Special Education Fund (SEF) in order to 
supplement the needs of the local public school system.
1 Section 17 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution
2 Sections 98,99, and 100 of the Local Government Code


However, after thirty one (31) years since the Locai Government Code was 
enacted, the education sector has evoived and new concerns have emerged that 
needed to be address in order to conform to our current times.
It is therefore the objective of this biii to provide modifications to the 
composition and functions of the Locai Schooi Boards in every province, city and 
municipaiity. It is important to highiight the inciusion of the Aiternative Learning 
System (ALS) Program representatives, private sector, non-government organizations 
and dvii society, as weii as the reiigious groups, youth, media, miiitary and indigenous 
communities in the membership of the LSB. This a major ieap towards invoiving aii 
sectors of the community in participating in the education of very Fiiipino student.
It is fervently hoped for the immediate consideration and passage of this bill.
JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO


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NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session
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SENATE 
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RliCEIVEDBr
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR JOSEPH VICTOR "JV" G. EJERCITO
AN ACT
STRENGTHENING THE INVOLVEMENT OF LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL 
GOVERNMENT UNITS IN BASIC EDUCATION GOVERNANCE BY 
EMPOWERING THEM AS PARTNERS IN EDUCATING THE LEARNERS, 
ENGAGING THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE DELIVERY OF BASIC SERVICES 
AND ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECTIVITY AND EFFECTIVENESS THEREOF, 
AND INTEGRATING THEIR INTERVENTIONS TO ACHIEVE THE SHARED 
GOAL OF QUALITY INCLUSIVE EDUCATION, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE 
OF SECTIONS 98, 99, 100 AND 272 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, 
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991, AS 
AMENDED, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
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 21st Century School 
Boards Act.
Sec. 2. Section 98 of Republic Act No. 7160 (RA No. 7160), otherwise known 
as the "Local Government Code of 1991", as amended, is hereby amended to read as 
follows:
"Sec. 98. Creation, Composition, and Compensation -
There shall be established in every province, city, or municipality 
a provincial, city, or municipal school board, respectively.
The composition of local school boards shall be as follows:
1) The provincial school board shall be composed of the governor 
and the division superintendent of all schools as co-chairmen; 
the chairman of the education committee of the Sangguniang
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Panlalawigan, the provincial treasurer, THE PROVINCIAL 
BUDGET OFFICER, THE PROVINCIAL PLANNING AND 
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, the representative of the 
"Pederasyon ng mga Sangguniang Kabataan" in the 
Sangguniang Panlalawigan, the duly elected president of the 
Provincial Federation of Parents-Teachers' Associations, the 
duly elected representative of the teachers' organizations in 
the province, £andj the duly elected representative of the 
non-academic personnel of public schools In the province, 
ONE REPRESENTATIVE EACH FROM THE PUBLIC AND 
PRIVATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS HEADS OR 
PRINCIPALS IN THE PROVINCE, ONE 
REPRESENTATIVE EACH FROM THE PUBLIC AND THE 
PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS HEADS OR 
PRINCIPALS IN THE PROVINCE, THE DIVISION 
ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) PROGRAM 
SUPERVISORS IN THE PROVINCE, A REPRESENTATIVE 
FROM AN ACCREDITED NON-GOVERNMENTAL OR 
CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATION INVOLVED IN NON- 
FORMAL EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING PROGRAMS, 
A RELIGIOUS LEADER, AND ONE (1) REPRESENTATIVE 
FROM EACH OF THE FOLLOWING GROUPS: PRIVATE 
INDUSTRY/BUSINESS, SENIOR CITIZENS, YOUTH, 
MEDIA, MILITARY , AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLES, as 
members;
2) The city school board shall be composed of the city mayor and 
the city superintendent of schools as co-chairpersons; the 
chairperson of the education committee of the sangguniang 
panlungsod, the city treasurer, THE CITY BUDGET 
OFFICER, THE CITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 
OFFICER, the representative of the "Pederasyon ng mga 
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duly elected president of the city federation of parents- 
teachers associations, the duly elected representative of the 
teachers' organizations in the city, the duly elected 
representative of the non-academic personnel of public 
schools in the city, ONE REPRESENTATIVE EACH FROM 
THE PUBLIC AND THE PRIVATE ELEMENTARY 
SCHOOLS HEADS OR PRINCIPALS IN THE CITY, ONE 
REPRESENTATIVE EACH FROM THE PUBLIC AND THE 
PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS HEADS OR 
PRINCIPALS IN THE CITY, THE DIVISION 
ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) PROGRAM 
SUPERVISORS IN THE CITY, A REPRESENTATIVE 
FROM AN ACCREDITED NONGOVERNMENTAL OR 
CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATION INVOLVED IN NON- 
FORMAL EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING PROGRAMS, 
A RELIGIOUS LEADER, AND ONE (1) REPRESENTATIVE 
FROM EACH OF THE FOLLOWING GROUPS: PRIVATE 
INDUSTRY/BUSINESS, SENIOR CITIZENS, YOUTH, 
MEDIA, MILITARY , AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLES, as 
members; and
3) The municipal school board shall be composed of the 
municipal mayor and the district supervisor of schools are co­
chairpersons; the chairperson of the education committee of 
the sangguniang bayan; the municipal treasurer, THE 
MUNICIPAL BUDGET OFFICER, THE MUNICIPAL 
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, the 
representative of the "Pederasyon ng mga Sangguniang 
Kabataan" in the sangguniang bayan, the duly elected 
president of the municipal federation of parents-teachers 
associations, the duly elected representative of the teachers' 
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schools in the municipality, ONE REPRESENTATIVE EACH 
FROM THE PUBLIC AND THE PRIVATE ELEMENTARY 
SCHOOLS HEADS OR PRINCIPALS IN THE 
MUNICIPALITY, ONE REPRESENTATIVE EACH FROM 
THE PUBLIC AND THE PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS 
HEADS OR PRINCIPALS IN THE MUNICIPALITY, THE 
DIVISION ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) 
PROGRAM SUPERVISORS IN THE MUNICIPALITY, A 
REPRESENTATIVE FROM AN ACCREDITED 
NONGOVERNMENTAL OR CIVIL SOCIETY 
ORGANIZATION INVOLVED IN NON-FORMAL 
EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING PROGRAMS, A 
RELIGIOUS LEADER, AND ONE (1) REPRESENTATIVE 
FROM EACH OF THE FOLLOWING GROUPS: PRIVATE 
INDUSTRY/BUSINESS, SENIOR CITIZENS, YOUTH, 
MEDIA, MILITARY , AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLES, as 
members;
In the event that a province or city has two (2) or more school 
superintendents, and in the event that a municipality has two (2) 
or more district supervisors, the co-chairperson of the local school 
board shall be determined as follows:
1) The Department of Education fr Culture and Sports] shall 
designate the co-chairperson for the provincial and city school 
boards; and
2) The division superintendent of schools shall designate the 
district supervisor who shall serve as co-chairperson of the 
municipal board.
The performance of the duties and responsibilities of the 
abovementioned officials in their respective local school boards 
shall not be delegated.
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"Sec. 99. Functions of Local School Boards. - The provincial, city or 
municipal school board shall:
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ESTABLISH A VISION FOR QUALITY INCLUSIVE 
EDUCATION, AS ANCHORED ON NATIONAL 
DEVELOPMENT PLANS AND LONG-TERM AND MEDIUM- 
TERM GOALS, WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION 
OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT CONCERNED AND SET 
MEASURABLE GOALS SUPPORTING THIS VISION TO 
ENSURE ACCOUNTABILITY FOR PERFORMANCE 
[Determine, in accordance with the critorio set by the Deportment
ef Education, Culture and Sports, the annual supplementary
budgetary needs for the operation and maintenance of public
schools within the province, city, or municipality, as the case may
bcT-and the supplementary local cost of meeting such os needs,
which shall be reflected in the form of on annual school board
budget corresponding to its share of the proceeds of the special
levy on real property constituting the Special Education Fund and
such other sources of revenue as this Code and other laws or
ordinances moy provide];
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FORMULATE POLICIES, INSTITUTE EDUCATION 
REFORMS AND PROGRAMS, ALLOCATE RESOURCES, AND 
INTRODUCE INTERVENTIONS BASED ON EMPIRICAL 
RESULTS THAT EMPHASIZE AND FOCUS ON QUALITY AS 
A MAJOR OUTCOME VARIABLE, TO BE MEASURED 
THROUGH THE FOLLOWING: PARTICIPATION RATES OF 
STUDENTS; NUMBER OF DROP-OUTS AS WELL AS OUT- 
OF-SCHOOL YOUTHS; COHORT SURVIVAL RATES; 
ACHIEVEMENT SCORES AS MEASURED BY NATIONAL 
TESTS OR ASSESSMENT TOOLS AND OTHER 
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CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS, SUPPORT TO SPECIAL 
EDUCATION AND THE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM, 
AND PARENT EFFECTIVENESS SERVICE PROGRAM;
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COMMUNICATE AT THE BARANGAY AND SCHOOL LEVELS 
SUCH VISION, POLICIES, REFORMS, PROGRAMS AND 
INTERVENTIONS TO FACILITATE COLLABORATIVE 
ACTION AND DEVELOP PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE 
COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS IN ORDER TO MAKE THE 
DELIVERY OF BASIC EDUCATION SERVICES AND THE 
HOLISTIC EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF SCHOOL 
CHILDREN A SHARED RESPONSIBILITY;
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CONDUCT EDUCATION SUMMITS AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR 
TO REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY THE PROGRESS IN THE 
IMPLEMENTATION OF ITS EDUCATION REFORMS' 
PROGRAMS AND INTERVENTIONS, AND CONSULT 
COMMUNITY MEMBERS ON ISSUES IN BASIC 
EDUCATION TO FURTHER GUIDE ITS PRIORITIZATION 
IN THE ALLOCATION OF THE SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND;
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INTRODUCE TIMELY, ORGANIZED AND LOCALIZED 
INTERVENTIONS IN THE DELIVERY OF BASIC 
EDUCATION SERVICES DURING TIMES OF CALAMITIES, 
DISASTERS, EMERGENCIES, CATASTROPHES, AND 
OTHER SIMILAR CAUSES, THAT MAY DISRUPT THE 
REGULAR SCHOOL CALENDAR AND ACTIVITIES;
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STRATEGICALLY ALLOCATE THE SPECIAL EDUCATION 
FUND AND OTHER SOURCES OF REVENUE AS THIS CODE 
AND OTHER LAWS OR ORDINANCES MAY PROVIDE IN A 
PARTICIPATORY AND TRANSPARENT MANNER AS 
PRESCRIBED UNDER SECTION 100 (B) OF THIS CODE, 
AND ENSURE THAT THE BUDGETARY ALLOCATIONS ARE 
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t(b)]-Authorize the provincial, city or municipal treasurer, as the 
case may be, to disburse funds from the Special Education Fund 
pursuant to the budget prepared and in accordance with existing 
rules and regulations;
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[(€^ Serve as an advisory committee to the sanggunian 
concerned on educational matters such as, but no limited to, the 
necessity for and the uses of local appropriations for educational 
purpose: [aed]
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COORDINATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 
ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) PROGRAM WITH 
THE DEP-ED AT THE CITY OR MUNICIPAL LEVEL, 
INCLUDING THE IDENTIFICATION OF PRIORITY 
PROGRAMS, ESTABLISHMENT, OPERATION AND 
MAINTENANCE OF ALS COMMUNITY LEARNING 
CENTERS, PROVISION OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO 
ALS TEACHERS, PROGRAM MONITORING AND 
EVALUATION INCLUDING PARALLEL ASSESSMENTS, AND 
COORDINATION WITH GOVERNMENT AND NON­
GOVERNMENT PARTNERS FOR POST-PROGRAM 
SUPPORT ACTIVITIES; AND
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Recommend changes in the names of public schools within the 
territorial jurisdiction of the local government unit for enactment 
by the sanggunian concerned.
The Department of Education, [Culture and Sports] shall [consult] 
SEEK THE CONCURRENCE OF the local school board on the 
appointment, ASSIGNMENT AND/OR TRANSFER of division 
superintendents, district supervisors, school principals, and other 
school officials.
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(a) 
The local school board shall meet at least once a month or as often as 
may be necessary.
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Any of the co-chairpersons may call a meeting. A majority of all its 
members shall constitute a quorum. However, when both co­
chairpersons are present in a meeting, the local chief executive 
concerned, as a matter of protocol, shall be given preference to preside 
over the meeting. The [division superintendent, city-superintendent or 
district supervisor, as the case may be,] LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD shall 
prepare [thej ITS budget [of the school board concerned. Such budget 
shall be supported by programs, projects, and activities of the school
beard for the ensuing fiscal year. The affirmative vote of the majority of
all the members shall be necessary to approve the budget] AS
FOLLOWS:
1. THE LOCAL TREASURER AND THE LOCAL ACCOUNTANT 
SHALL SUBMIT TO THE SCHOOL BOARD A CERTIFIED 
STATEMENT OF THE ACTUAL INCOME AND EXPENDITURES 
OF THE SEF IN THE PRECEDING FISCAL YEAR, THE ACTUAL 
INCOME AND EXPENDITURES IN THE FIRST TWO QUARTERS 
OF THE CURRENT YEAR, THE ESTIMATED INCOME FOR THE 
LAST TWO QUARTERS OF THE CURRENT YEAR, AND THE 
ESTIMATE OF THE SEF INCOME FOR THE INCOMING BUDGET 
YEAR BY AUGUST 15, AND
2. THE SCHOOL BOARD SHALL REVIEW THE BUDGET 
PROPOSAL PREPARED BY THE SCHOOLS DIVISION 
SUPERINTENDENTS AND PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT 
SUPERVISORS AND APPROVE THE SAME BY THE 
AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF THE MAJORITY OF ALL ITS 
MEMBERS. THE BUDGET RESOLUTION FOR THE INCOMING 
BUDGET YEAR SHALL BE ISSUED ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 
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3. [The annual school board budget shall give priority to the following:
i. ConGtruction, repair, and maintenance of Gchool buildings and


other facilitioG of public ciGmentDry and secondary schools;
ii- fotobliGhment one) maintenance of exteriGion classes where 
ftecGSGory, and
iii- Sports octivities ot the division, district,—municipal and
barangay levels.]"
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"SEC. 100-A. TRANSPARENCY IN OPERATIONS AND 
UTILIZATION OF THE SEF - TO INSTITUTIONAL GREATER 
TRANSPARENCY IN ITS OPERATIONS AND UTILIZATION OF THE SEF, 
EVERY LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD IS HEREBY MANDATED TO HAVE A 
TRANSPARENCY BOARD AND MAINTAIN A WEB PORTAL THAT WILL 
BEAR ALL REPORTS ON THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION DURING 
THE BUDGET YEAR:
(A) 
THE FUNDS AND OTHER RESOURCES THAT SCHOOLS 
RECEIVE FROM THE DEP-ED BUDGET;
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THE ACTUAL SEF COLLECTIONS AND ITS UTILIZATION 
DURING THE BUDGET YEAR;
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A QUARTERLY REPORT OF REALIZED SEF INCOME, 
EXPENDITURES, AND BALANCES NOT LATER THAN ONE 
MONTH AFTER THE REFERENCE QUARTER;
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THE AMOUNT OF RESOURCES THAT INDIVIDUAL 
SCHOOLS RECEIVE UNDER THE GENERAL 
APPROPRIATIONS ACT, INCLUDING SCHOOL-LEVEL 
MAINTENANCE AND OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES 
DOWNLOADED TO SCHOOLS;
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SCHEDULE OF CONSTRUCTION OF CLASSROOMS BY 
SCHOOL UNDER THE SCHOOL BUILDING PROGRAM; AND
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INDICATORS OF SCHOOL PERFORMANCE INCLUDING 
NATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT TEST (NAT) RESULTS, OTHER


STANDARDIZED TEST SCORES, PARTICIPATION RATES, 
COHORT SURVIVAL RATES, AND OTHER RELEVANT 
MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE ON THE QUALITY OF 
EDUCATION."
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"SEC. 100-B. MANUAL ON THE FUNCTIONS OF THE LOCAL 
SCHOOL BOARDS AND SEF UTILIZATION. - WITH THE ADDITIONAL 
FUNCTIONS GIVEN TO THE LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS UNDER THIS 
ACT, AND ITS MANDATE TO INSTITUTIONALIZE TRANSPARENCY 
MECHANISMS IN THE UTILIZATION OF THE SEF, THE DEPARTMENT 
OF INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT, DEPARTMENT OF 
EDUCATION, COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, TECHNICAL 
EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, DEPARTMENT 
OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT, PHILIPPINE STATISTICS 
AUTHORITY, AND UNION OF LOCAL AUTHORITIES OF THE 
PHILIPPINES SHALL DEVELOPMENT A MANUAL TO GUIDE THE 
ALLOCATION AND UTILIZATION OF THE SEF AND THE EFFICIENT 
FUNCTIONING OF THE SCHOOL BOARD. THE MANUAL SHALL ALSO 
INCLUDE, AMONG OTHERS, THE SEF EXPENDITURES THAT ARE 
ALLOWANCE OR NOT, THE BUDGET CALENDAR, THE TRANSPARENCY 
MECHANISMS, AND THE EFFECTIVE PROCESSES FOR THE 
OPERATION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD. THE MANUAL SHALL BE 
FORMULATED AND RELEASED TO THE SCHOOL BOARDS NOT LATER 
THAN SIXTY (60) DAYS AFTER THE PROMULGATION OF THE 
IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THIS ACT."
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"Sec. 101. Compensation and Remuneration.- The co-chairmen and 
members of the provincial, city or municipal school board shall perform their 
duties as such without compensation or remuneration. Members thereof who 
are not government officials or employees shall be entitled to necessary 
traveling expenses and allowances chargeable against the funds of the local 
school board concerned, subject to existing accounting and auditing rules and 
regulations."
Sec. 8. Section 272 of RA No. 7160, as amended, is hereby amended to
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"Sec. 272. Appiication of Proceeds of the Additionai One Percent 5EF Tax 
-The proceeds from the additional one percent (1%) tax on real property 
accruing to the Special Education Fund (SEF) shall automatically be released to 
the local school boards; Provided, That, in case of provinces, the proceeds shall 
be divided equally between the provincial and municipal school boards; 
Provided, however. That the proceeds shall be allocated [for the operation and 
maintenance of public schools, construction and repair of school buildings,
facilities and equipment, educational research, purchase of books and
periodicals, and sports development as determined and approved by the Local 
School Board] FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:
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(B)
(C)
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SALARIES OR WAGES OF SEF-PAID TEACHERS ASSIGNED 
TO PUBLIC ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS; 
SALARIES OR WAGES OF NON-TEACHING PERSONNEL, 
INCLUDING UTILITY AND SECURITY PERSONNEL, 
ASSIGNED TO PUBLIC ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY 
SCHOOLS;
SALARIES OR WAGES OF PRE-SCHOOL TEACHERS, AND 
CAPITAL OUTLAYS FOR THE PRE-SCHOOL; 
CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF 
PUBLIC ELEMENTARY, AND SECONDARY SCHOOL 
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INCLUDING WORKSHOPS, LABORATORIES, SCHOOL 
FENCES, SCHOOL TOILETS AND SCHOOL FURNITURE; 
ACQUISITION OR PROCUREMENT OF BOOKS, 
INSTRUCTIONAL OR LEARNING MATERIALS, AND 
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY 
PACKAGES;
EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH;
EDUCATION SUMMITS, COMMUNITY TOWNHALL 
MEETINGS, DISCUSSIONS, AND CONSULTATIONS ON 
INFORMATION, ISSUES, AND CONCERNS RELATED TO 
EDUCATION;
COMMUNITY MAPPING OF DATA RELATED TO 
EDUCATION;
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF ALS PROGRAMS 
WITHIN THE CITY OR MUNICIPALITY AND THE 
SUPPLEMENTARY LOCAL COST OF IMPLEMENTING SUCH 
PROGRAMS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE 
HIRING AND PAYMENT OF SALARIES OF ADDITIONAL 
ALS TEACHERS WITHIN THE LGU'S AREA OF 
JURISDICTION;
FORMULATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF LOCALLY 
ORIENTED NON-FORMAL AND DISTANCE EDUCATION 
CLASSES AND TRAINING PROGRAMS, AND OTHER 
SIMILARLY RELATED PROGRAMS, PROJECTS, AND 
ACTIVITIES;
ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF EXTENSION 
AND/OR REMEDIAL CLASSES WHERE NECESSARY; 
HONORARIUM AND ALLOWANCES FOR TEACHERS AND 
OTHER NON-TEACHING SCHOOL PERSONNEL, WHETHER 
NATIONALLY OR LOCAL COMPENSATED, TO BE GIVEN IN 
ADDITION TO THEIR SALARIES FOR ADDITIONAL 
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SCHOOL SPORTS ACTIVITIES AND OTHER DEP-ED 
RELATED AND CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, AND
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MAINTENANCE AND OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES OF 
THE LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD, INCLUDING SUPPLIES, 
MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, AND RELATED EXPENSES."
Sec. 9. The School Governing Council -lo ensure collaborative partnership 
among the educational community stakeholders, every public and private basic 
educational institution shall establish and maintain a School Governing Council (SGC) 
to ensure a continuous, efficient and effective basic education service towards the 
improvement of learning and promotion of the welfare of the learners. It shall be 
guided by the principles of shared leadership, commitment and accountability.
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a) The School Head as the Chief Executive Officer;
b) One (1) representative from the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) to 
be elected by the members of the PTA;
c) One (1) teacher representative to be elected by the teaching and 
non-teaching staff of the school;
d) One (1) representative from the alumni association;
e) The barangay chairperson or the Chairperson of the Education 
Committee of the barangay;
f) The president or head of the Student Council Organization; if there 
is no such organization in the school, one (1) student representative 
to be elected by the student population;
g) One (1) representative from a non-government organization 
operating in the community, to be selected by the other members of 
the SGC; and
h) Such other necessary members of the local school board may
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a) Determine the general policies of the school on student welfare, 
discipline and well-being;
b) Participate in the development of the School Improvement Plan 
(SIP);
c) Adopt a Constitution and By-Laws to guide its decisions;
d) Conduct its affairs in keeping with the school's decision-making 
processes;
e) Assist in the planning and setting direction for the school;
f) Organize committees to support the school head and staff in the 
implementation of the SIP;
g) Regularly conduct consultation as an avenue for multi-level and 
multi-stakeholder assessment of the school's state of education;
h) Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the SIP, and develop 
such monitoring and evaluation tools;
i) Report the progress of SIP Implementation to the School's Division 
Superintendent and the community;
j) Generate resources to support the implementation of the SIP;
k) Manage its resources; and
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Such other powers and functions as may be necessary for its 
effective performance.
The School Head as Chief Executive Officer shall:
a) Implement the SIP which includes delegating responsibilities to other 
staff and setting up processes to monitor progress, collecting and 
analyzing data; and documenting relevant information;
b) Implement policies developed in partnership with the SGC;
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c) Provide accurate and timely information to include progress reports 
about the SIP, government requirements and initiatives, and financial 
reports on school expenditures; and
d) Perform such other functions as the SGC may deem necessary.
For purposes of this section, the Department of Education shall adopt existing 
guidelines on the SGC or promulgate such implementing guidelines and/or limitations 
for its governance.
Sec. 10. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within sixty (60) days after 
the effectivity of this Act, the Department of Interior and Local Government, 
Department of Education, Commission on Higher Education, Technical Education and 
Skills Development Authority, Department of Social Welfare and Development, 
Philippine Statistics Authority, Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines, National 
Economic and Development Authority, Department of Finance, Department of Budget 
and Management, and other education stakeholders, shall promulgate the rules and 
regulations for the effective implementation of this Act. The IRR issued pursuant to 
this section shall take effect thirty (30) days after its publication in a newspaper of 
general circulation.
Sec. 11. Transitory Provision. - All existing local school boards established 
pursuant to the provisions of RA No. 7160, as amended, shall continue to operate 
pursuant to, and shall be covered by, the provisions of this Act and its IRR.
Sec. 12. Separability Clause. If any part or provision of this Act is held 
unconstitutional or invalid, the other parts or provision hereof which are not affected 
shall continue to be in full force and effect.
Sec. 13. Repealing Clause. Sections 98,100, 101, and 272 of Republic Act No. 
7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, are 
hereby amended. All laws, orders, rules or regulations that are inconsistent or contrary 
to the provisions of this Act are hereby amended or repealed accordingly.
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Sec. 14. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
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