Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3228

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative John Marvin “Yul Servo” C. Nieto

EXPLANATORY NOTE

As a manifestation of support to this timely piece of legislation, this
representation respectfully refiles this bill, which has constantly been
receiving support from the past and present Congress.

Public schools nationwide should be equipped with all the necessary
precautionary measures that will ensure and safeguard the health and safety
of every student. This bill aims to establish the School Health and Safety
Office (SHSO) in each public school that will be handled and supervised by
qualified and certified personnel.

The primary responsibilities of the SHSO will include the supervision of the
school canteen and campus security, the implementation of school nutrition
Programs and immunization campaigns, and the primary handling of the
numerous other related non-teaching roles and functions that will be vested
upon the SHSO of each public school, including state universities and
colleges, and public technical- vocational schools by their respective schoo!
administration.

Currently, the state of those aforementioned responsibilities in schools are
lacking, and in some cases, either inadequate, or borderline, non-existing.
Public schools are lacking personnel that directly oversee and administrate
these important aspects of service that students should be receiving as part
of their right to Health. They should always be assured that student safety is
of paramount concern while within the confines of what they consider as
their second home.

This bill seeks to address crucial and pertinent health, safety, and security
issues that are currently being experienced by the different schools
nationwide.

In view of the foregoing, the favorable consideration and approval of this
Proposed measure is respectfully and most earnestly sought.

JOH! VIN/“YUL SERVO” C. NIETO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 3228

Introduced by Representative John Marvin “Yul Servo” C. Nieto

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE SCHOOL HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICE IN EVERY
PUBLIC SCHOOL IN THE COUNTRY, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR,
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 "School Health and
Safety Act”,

the prosperity and independence of the nation and free the people from
Poverty through policies that provide adequate social services, promote full
employment, a rising standard of living, and an improved quality of life for
all.

Sec. 3. Schoo! Health and Safety Office. There is hereby established a
School Health and Safety Office, hereinafter referred to as SHSO, in every
public school, including state universities and colleges and public technical-
vocational schools.

The SHSO shall be attached to the Office of the School Head for the Basic
Education Schools, and to the Vice President/Assistant Dean or Director for
Administration for the Technical-Vocational and Higher Education Schools.

Sec. 4. Roles, Functions, Responsibilities, and Accountabilities, The
SHSO shall have these Primary roles, functions, responsibilities, and
accountabilities:

1. Formulate, recommend to the school head for approval, and
implement the following policies, Programs and projects involving and
affecting the students, faculty, and non-teaching personnel of the
school: (1) Comprehensive Schoo! Health Management Program; (2)
Child Protection Policy; and (3) School Security, Safety, and Disaster
Preparedness Management Program;

2. Participate in the formulation and implementation of the Campus
Crisis Management Plan;


3. Lead in the implementation of all School nutrition, immunization,
dental extraction, reproductive health, and other on-campus health
care activities;

4. Serve as first responders to medical, Safety, and security
emergencies and incidents on campus and within the immediate one
hundred meters vicinity of the campus;

5. Conduct first aid training and drills;
6. Oversee the management and operation of school canteens;

7. Maintain and secure health, consultation, and counseling records
according to standards set by the Department of Education, National
Privacy Commission, Department of Health, and Department of Social
Welfare and Development;

8. Oversee and secure safekeeping of any hazardous chemicals and
flammable liquids;

9. Protect the campus from any security threats and intruders;

10. Manage the daily operation of the campus closed-circuit television
(CCTV) system and emergency communications devices;

11. Conduct daily fire safety and hazards checks throughout the
campus;

12. Supervise and coordinate fire, earthquake, evacuation, and
campus lockdown drills;

13. Implement security and safety searches for firearms, bladed
weapons, and devices that can cause serious physical injuries, illegal
drugs, alcoholic beverages, and other contraband;

14. Call for response units from the local Barangay Office, Philippine
National Police, and Bureau of Fire Protection;

15. Conduct research and surveys relevant and related to the functions
of the SHSO;

16. Assist in the classroom teaching of subjects and modules within
the competencies and specializations of the SHSO personnel;

17. Participate in the administration of educational tests mandated by
the Department of Education;

18. Attend professional development training and competencies
updating/upgrading courses;

19. Prepare the budget of the SHSO and implement the approved
budget; and


20. Follow government accounting and auditing rules and regulations,
the SHSO shall maintain, safe keep, and account for all funds,
equipment, furniture, fixtures, supplies, and other inventory items
entrusted to, assigned to, and used by the SHSO.

The SHSO shall perform such other related or secondary functions as may be

assigned to them by the principal, acting principal, or officer in charge of the
school.

Sec. 5. Complement of SHSO Personnel. - Professional personnel of the
SHSO must possess the requisite civil service qualifications and license to
Practice their profession from the Professional Regulation Commission.
Personnel not required to possess PRC license must have appropriate
competencies certification from duly-accredited or authorized institutions.
The number of full-time SHSO Personnel in a public school shall be
determined by student population size as follows:

For a public school, extension campus, and branch with student
Population of up to one thousand:

one (1) medical doctor

one (1) nurse;

one (1) dental hygienist;

one (1) nutritionist;

one (1) guidance counselor or psychologist;
. one (1) electrician;

two (2) security guards, and
- two (2) utility workers.

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For a public school with student Population ranging from more than one
thousand but no more than three thousand:

. one (1) medical doctor

. two (2) nurses;

. two (2) doctors of dental medicine;

. one (1) nutritionist;

one (1) social worker;

one (1) guidance counselor or Psychologist;
one (1) electrician;

three (3) security guards; and

two (2) utility workers.

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For a public school with student population of more than three thousand:

. two (2) medical doctors;

. three (3) nurses;

. two (2) doctors of dental medicine;

. two (2) nutritionists;

. two (2) social workers;

. two (2) guidance counselors or psychologists;
7. one (1) psychometrician;

8. three (3) emergency medical technicians;
9. four (4) security guards;

10. two (2) electricians;

11. three (3) utility workers, and

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12. three (3) volunteer firefighters.

Subject to availability of funds and absolute necessity, the school head
may augment, but not decrease the number of SHSO personnel provided in
this Act, through job order or contract of service.

Sec. 6. Structure and Staffing Pattern. - Subject to the approval of the
Department of Budget and Management, the Department shall determine its
organizational structure and create new divisions or units as it may deem
necessary, and shall appoint officers and employees of the Department in
accordance with the civil service law, rules, and regulations.

Sec. 7. Separation and Retirement from Service. - Employees who are
separated from service within six (6) months from the effectivity of this Act
as a result of the consolidation and/or reorganization under the provisions of
this Act shall receive separation benefits to which they may he entitled under
Executive Order No. 366, s. 2004: Provided, that those who are qualified to
retire under existing retirement laws shall be allowed to retire and receive
retirement benefits to which they may be entitled under applicable laws and
issuances.

Sec. 8. Appropriations. - The amount needed for the initial implementation
of this Act shall be taken from the current fiscal year's appropriation of the
agencies abolished by this Act and all agencies herein absorbed by the
Department. The current budgets of the agencies attached to the
Department shall remain intact for the current year. Thereafter, the amount
needed for the operation and maintenance of the Department shall be
included in the General Appropriations Act

Sec. 9. Separability. - If any provision or Part of this Act is declared invalid
or unconstitutional, the remaining parts or Provisions not affected shall
Continue to be in full force and effect.

Sec. 10. Repealing Clause. - All laws, executive orders, and administrative
orders or parts thereof inconsistent with any provision of this Act are hereby
repealed or amended accordingly.

Sec 11. Effes ity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days
after its publication in the online version of the Official Gazette or in two (2)
newspapers of general circulation or with established internet website
presence.

Approved,