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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BillNo,__ 1738

INTRODUCED BY HON. MARCELINO “MARCY” R. TEODORO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Advances in technology and the trends in global economy demands
special learning that would keep the country's workforce competitive and
successful, hence, local public educational institutions should provide centers for
this kind of learning and educational opportunity for everyone.

Surely, there is a real and urgent need for public schools, primarily in rural
and urban areas, to collaborate with other public and non-profit entities, local
businesses, education organizations, and recreational and cultural groups for the
purpose of meeting the needs of, and expanding the opportunities available to
the residents of the communities within the territorial jurisdiction of such schools.

Specifically, this measure hopes to establish 21S Century Learning
Centers to allow communities to develop educational strategies that will properly
address the educational needs of all their members.

In view of the foregoing, passage of this bill s earnestly sought.
MARCELINO “MARCY” R. TEODORO

Representative, 1st District
City of Marikina


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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1738

House Bill No.

INTRODUCED BY HON. MARCELINO “MARCY” R. TEODORO

AN ACT
TO DEVELOP AN EDUCATIONAL STRATEGY THAT ADDRESSES THE
EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF ALL MEMBERS OF LOCAL COMMUNITIES

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act may be the “218 Century Community
Learning Center's Act of 2010.”

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy.- It is hereby declared to be the policy of
the State to develop an educational strategy that addresses the educational
needs of all members of local communities.

SECTION 3. Definition of community Learning Center. - For purpose of
this Act, the term” Community learning center “ means an entity within a public
elementary or secondary school building that -

(A) Provides educational, recreational, health, and social service programs
for residents of all ages within local community; and

(B) Is operated by a local educational agency in conjunction with local
‘government agencies, business , vocational educational programs,
institution of higher education, community colleges, and cultural
recreational, and other community and human service entities.

SECTION 4. Program Authorization.-

(A) Grant by the Secretary of Education .- The Secretary is
authorized, in accordance with the provisions of this Act, to award grants to
public elementary or secondary |
schools, or consortia of such schools, to enable such schools or consortia to plan,
implement, or to expand project that benefit the educational, health, social
service, cultural, and recreational needs of rural or inner city community:

(B ) Equitable Distribution. -In awarding grants under this Act, the
secretary shall assure an equitable distribution of assistance among the local
government units and among urban and rural areas.

(C) Grand Period. - The Secretary shall award grants for a period
not to exceed three (3) years.


SECTION 5. Application Period . - To be eligible to receive a grant under
this Act, an elementary or secondary school or consortia shall submit an
application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by
such information as the Secretary may reasonably prescribe. Each application
shall include-

(A) A comprehensive local plan that enables the school or
consortium to serve as a center for the delivery of education and human
resources for members of a community;

(B) An evaluation of the needs, available resources, and goals and
objectives for the proposed project in order to determine which activities will be
undertaken to address such needs; and

(C) A description of the proposed projects, including:

(1) A description of the mechanism that will be used to disseminate
information in a manner that is understandable and accessible
to the community;
(2) Identification of national and local programs to be merged or
coordinated so that public resources may be maximized;
(3) A description of the collaborative efforts to be undertaken by
community- based organization, related public agencies,
business, or other appropriate organizations;
(4) A description of how the school or consortium will serve as a
delivery-center for existing and new services, especially
for interactive telecommunications used for education and
professional training; and
(5) An assurance that the school or consortium will establish a
facility utilization policy that specifically states the rules and
regulations applicable to building an equipment use and super-
vision guidelines.

SECTION 6. Priority. - The Secretary shall give priority to applications
describing projects that offer broad selection of services which address the
needs of the community.

SECTION 7. Use of Funds. - Grants awarded under this Act may be used
to plan,implement, or expand community learning centers which include not less
than four of the following activities

(A) Literary education programs;

(B) Senior Citizen programs and services for individual
with disabilities;

(C) Children's day care service;

(D) Integrated education, health, social service recreation
or cultural programs;

() Summer and weekend school programs in conjunction
with recreational or cultural programs;

(F) Nutrition and health programs;

(G) Expanded library service hours to serve community
needs;


(H) Telecommunications and technology education
programs for individuals of all ages;
(1) Parenting skills education programs;

(J) Support and training for child day care providers;
(K) Employment counseling, training and placement; and
(L) Services for out-of-school youth.

SECTION 8. Appropriations. - The amount necessary to carry out the
provisions of this Act is hereby authorized to be appropriated for every fiscal year.

SECTION 9. 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 10. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree, or
issuance, executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or
regulation not contrary to or inconsistent with, the provisions of this Act is hereby
repealed, modified or amended accordingly,

SECTION 11. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15 )
days after its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,