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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
4302

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Hon. Anthony Peter “Onyx” D. Crisologo

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

EXPLANATORY NOTE

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

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.

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.

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

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INYX” D. CRISOLOGO
Representative
First District, Quezon City


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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
4302

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Hon. Anthony Peter “Onyx” D. Crisologo

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 Representatives of the
Philippines 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 of 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 grani
following benefits and privileges to Persons With Disabi
and their qualified children:

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(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 of the school.

SECTION 2. Separability Clause. If any provision of this Act is held
invalid or unconstitutional, other provisions not affected thereby shall
continue to be in full force and effect.

SECTION 3. Repealing Clause. All laws, decrees, executive orders,
administrative orders or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this
Act are herehy renealed amended ar modified accardinaly


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SECTION 7. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days
following its complete publication i in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2)
newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,