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Introduced by Hon. MARVIN C. RILLO
Representative, Fourth District, Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 2900

EXPLANATION NOTE

The limitations of PWDs usually result to insufficient resources that
affect their lives and their families. Providing for, and preparing their children's
future pose as constant challenges that need immediate action. With the state
giving paramount priority to education, it should create laws that supplement
its existing policies to accommodate the needs of PWDs and their children.

This bill seeks to expand the benefits of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)
and their children with opportunities that would complement their condition.

Having proper access to education is imperative in building people's
capacity to reach their full potentials. Further, to ensure that all members of
the community are productive, the government shall render educational
programs to PWDs and their children designed to respond to their limitations
to widen their opportunities for a better life.

On behalf of the people of the Fourth District of Quezon City, the
approval of this Bill is earnestly sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 2900

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE MARVIN C. RILLO

“AN ACT FURTHER EXPANDING THE BENEFITS OF PERSONS WITH
DISABILITY, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7277, AS
AMENDED, LIKEWISE KNOWN AS THE MAGNA CARTA FOR PERSONS
WITH DISABILITY”

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

Section 1. Republic Act No. 7277, as amended, is hereby further
amended by inserting a new section between Sections 14 and 15 under
Chapter II or the Act, which shall read as follows:

“Section 14-A - Educational Assistance. State universities, state
colleges, and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
(TESDA) shall grant the following benefits and privileges to PWDs and
their qualified children:

(1) Scholarships in tertiary education, and technical-vocational
education and training in their respective institutions.

(2) Alternative Learning System responsive to the needs of PWDs
and their children.

To be eligible for scholarship in state universities and state
colleges, the PWD or his/her child must pass the usual qualifying
examination for admission or the school.

Section 2. Separability Clause. - If any portion or provision of this Act
is declared unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provision not
affected thereby shall remain in force and effect.

Section 3. Repealing Clause. - Pertinent provisions of Republic Act No.
7277, or the “Magna Carta For Persons With Disability,” and all other laws,
decrees, executive orders and rules and regulations contrary to or inconsistent
with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or amended accordingly.


Section 4. Effectivity.- This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days
following the completion of its publication either in the Official Gazette or in
two (2) newspaper of general circulation.

Approved.