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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Queson City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS.
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO83?70

Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F, VILLAFUERTE, JR.

AN ACT
TO ESTABLISH A SCIENCE START GRANT PROGRAM

The Constitution states that:

Article 14, Section 2(1). The State shall establish and support
a complete, adequate and integrated system of education
relevant to the needs of the people and society.

Article 14, Section 10. Science and technology are essential
for national development and progress. The Siate shall give
priority to —xxx- science and technology education, training and
services.

If our country is to be globally competitive in the 21* century, we need to be one of the
best in the world in mathematics and science achievement. This will require a
comprehensive, age-appropriate science program for students starting in preschool.

Preschoolers need basic, age-appropriate science experiences, in order to develop
educationally at a normal rate. However, these children have very limited opportunities
to be exposed to science activities, as most pre-school teachers have little experience
with simple science activities.

The purpose of this Act is to provide pre-school teachers with training programs, directed
toward the use of age-appropriate science activities, in order to increase their student's
interest in and familiarity with science. All students should have a basic exposure to
science activities, in order to attain our goal of becoming one of the best in the world in
mathematics and science achievement.

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LUIS RAY! “LRAY/ F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _—"__ 8370

Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

AN ACT
TO ESTABLISH A SCIENCE START GRANT PROGRAM

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 “Science Start Grant Program
Act.”

SECTION 2. Model Science Start Programs for the Introduction of Science in Early

Childhood Education.

(A) Grants Authorized. - The Secretary of the Department of Education may award

grants, to be known as Science Start Grants, to organization to enable such organization

to support model programs that provide instruction of science activities to children

enrolled in pre-school programs.

(B) Priority. — In awarding grants under this Section, the Secretary shall give priority to

applicants that demonstrate the ability to:

(1) Provide teacher training programs that involve participants in hands-on activities
similar to activities that are intended for students;

(2) Attract broad teacher participation;

(3) Use experienced teachers as instructors;

(4) Provide the materials required by the activities described in paragraph (1), but not

commonly found in classrooms, except that not more than 25 percent of the funds

awarded for each fiscal year to any organization for a model program shall be used

to carry out this paragraph; and

Provide for periodic follow-up activities conducted, at minimum, during a 6-month

period.

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SECTION 3. Evaluation and Report. — The Secretary shall evaluate, and report to the
Congress every two (2) years, beginning two (2) years after the date of enactment of this


Act, regarding the activities assisted under this program.

SECTION 4. Appropriations. — To carry out the provision of this act, such sum as may
be necessary is hereby authorized to be appropriated from the National Treasury.
Thereafter, the sum necessary for the continuous operation of the program shall be
included in the annual appropriation of the Department of Education.

SECTION 5. Separability Clause — If any provision or part hereof, is held invalid or
unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise affected shall
remain valid and subsisting.

SECTION 6. Repealing Clause. — Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive
order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to or
inconsistent with the provision of this Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended
accordingly.

SECTION 7. Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulations.

Approved,