House Bill No. 
Introduced by Representatives 
DIOSDADO MACAPAGAL ARROYO and GLORIA MACAPAGAL ARROYO 
AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING FREE SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASSES FOR PHYSICALLY 
DISABLED PERSONS WHO WILL ENROLL IN ALL PUBLIC ELEMENTARY 
AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS OF THE COUNTRY, AND APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Easy access to education is a basic right that should be enjoyed by 
everyone. It is also one of government's main concerns as espoused by our 
Constitution. Special education is no exception. As this branch of education is 
commonly associated with children with special needs, it should also be made 
accessible to physically disabled persons. Sadly however, our public elementary 
and secondary schools do not provide classes for special education. 
Therefore, this proposal seeks to resolve this problem by creating special 
education classes for physically disabled persons who enroll in all public 
elementary and secondary schools throughout the country. This will be free of 
charge and will help the physically disabled develop their maximum potential and 
learning competencies. Their exposure to such type of classes will help prepare 
them for civic efficiency making them valuable assets to the community. 
In view of the paramount importance of this important piece of social 
legislation, its expeditious passage into law is earnestly requested. 
DIOSDAOO~AL ARROYO 
Second District, Camarines Sur 
GLORIA~ 
f_APAGAL ARROYO 
Seco~~strict, Pampanga 


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
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House Bill No. _n_~_' __ 
Introduced by Representatives 
DIOSDADO MACAPAGAL ARROYO and GLORIA MACAPAGAL ARROYO 
AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING FREE SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASSES FOR PHYSICALLY 
DISABLED PERSONS WHO WILL ENROLL IN ALL PUBLIC ELEMENTARY 
AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS OF THE COUNTRY, AND APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Policy. - It is the policy of the State to promote the right of an 
individual to quality education best suited to his/her needs. 
SECTION 2. Establishment.- Pursuant to the above policy, there shall be 
established under the supervision of the Department of Education free special 
education classes for the physically disabled persons who will enroll in all the 
public elementary and secondary school throughout the country. 
SECTION 3. Objectives. - Free Special Education Classes shall aim to 
develop the maximum potential and learning competencies of the disabled 
person to prepare him for civic efficiency and as valuable asset to the community 
in the future. 
SECTION 4. Definition of Terms - For the purpose of this Act, the term 
"Special Education Classes" shall refer to classes modified curricular or 
programs of instructions designed to meet the unique heeds of physically 
disabled persons. 


"Special education teacher'' shall mean any teacher who handles a special 
class of physically disabled persons whether formally trained or trained through 
in-service training, seminars, and workshops on the national, division or district 
level. 
SECTION 5. Requisites of a Special Education Program. - An effective 
Special Education Program must have the following requisites: 
a. Identification, screening, assessment and evaluation of disabled 
persons to be conducted by a team, which shall be composed of five (5) 
members and headed by the district supervisor; 
b. Modification of the curriculum and the modification of special programs 
to suit the needs of the disabled persons; 
c. Provisions of modern gadgets. facilities and equipment and other 
necessary teaching-learning materials as would ensure the full 
development of the disabled person's potentials; 
d. Holding of regular Special Education Teachers' Training Programs, in 
service seminars and workshops; 
e. Continuing research on matters relevant to special education programs 
and delivery systems for the disabled person. 
SECTION 6. Special Education Class Prototypes. - Every school district 
shall organize special education classes based on the following prototypes: 
a. Grouping - clustering of small groups from different sections in one 
particular grade level to be under a qualified teacher who could modify the 
curriculum to suit the needs of the gifted disabled person; 
b. Vertical Acceleration - advanced placement, tutoring and acceleration 
by grade skipping of time comprehension; 
c. Horizontal Acceleration- a type of mentorship wherein gifted disabled 
persons are paired with adults who serve their mentors in a subject of 
mutual interest; individual or group research project; a care or block 
program for the integration of ideas from two or more subjects. 
For maximum efficiency, each class or grouping shall be composed of not 
more than twenty-five (25) students. 
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SECTION 7. Rules and Regulations. - The Secretary of the Department of 
Education shall promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to 
carry out the provisions of this Act. 
SECTION 8. Appropriations. -
The initial amount of Ten Million Pesos 
(P10,000,000.00} needed for immediate implementation of this Act, shall be 
charged to the appropriations of the Department of Education, under the current 
General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sum as may be necessary for its 
continued implementation shall be included in the annual General Appropriations 
Act. 
SECTION 9. Repealing Clause. - All laws, presidential decrees, executive 
orders, issuances, rules and regulations or any provisions, inconsistent with this 
Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly. 
SECTION 10. Effectivity Clause. -This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) 
days following its complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) 
newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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