EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE
S.B. NO. 964
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Introduced by Senator Maria Lourdes Nancy S. Binay
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING 
A 
COMPREHENSIVE 
TRAINING 
PROGRAM 
FOR 
TEACHERS OF CHILDREN W ITH HANDICAPS
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Article XIV, Section 2 (1) of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides:
"Establish, 
maintain, 
and 
support a 
complete, 
adequate, 
and 
integrated system of education relevant to the needs of the people 
and society."
Education is a key foundation towards the growth and success of every 
individual. Undeniably, teachers play an extraordinary part in the lives of the 
children with handicap. Thus, major efforts should be undertaken to give our 
teachers adequate training in order to ensure quality education.
The proposed bill seeks to establish a comprehensive training program for 
teachers of children with handicap.
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this measure is earnestly sought.
MARIA LOURDES NAN( 
Senator
S. BINAY


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES
First Regular Session
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AN ACT
ESTABLISHING 
A 
COMPREHENSIVE 
TRAINING 
PROGRAM 
FOR 
TEACHERS OF CHILDREN W ITH HANDICAPS
Be it enacted by the Senate and House o f Representatives o f the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
Section 1. Short Title. -  This Act shall be known as the "Teachers of 
Children with Handicaps Enhancement Act."
Sec. 2. Program Authorized. -  The Secretary of Education is authorized to 
award grants in accordance with this Act to carry out activities and programs 
designed to increase the preparedness of mainstream classroom teachers for the 
preparation of children with handicaps in such classrooms through training 
program.
Sec. 3. Use o f Funds. -  Funds provided pursuant to this Act shall be used 
to award grants to state universities which shall be required to put up special 
training programs for teachers. The special programs shall consist of modules 
designed to increase awareness of teachers of children with handicaps on the 
special nature of such children, with emphasis on their peculiar needs and to 
equip them with strategies on how to reach out to these children.
Sec. 4. Special Program Curriculum. -  The Secretary of Education, in 
coordination with the Chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education, shall
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prescribe the special program curriculum to be offered in state universities 
offering training programs. The special program curriculum shall include special 
courses on child psychology, teach the substance and teaching skills associated 
with handling of children with handicaps, develop special materials and methods, 
conduct pilot and demonstration projects, and involve participation of experts in 
child psychology in the provision of special activities designed to enhance the 
teaching skills of teachers of children with handicaps.
Sec. 5. Application Required -  Each entity desiring a grant under this Act 
shall submit an application to the Secretary, at such time and in such manner 
accompanied by such information as the Secretary may reasonably require.
Sec. 6. Appropriations. -  There shall be appropriated such sums as may 
be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
Sec. 7. 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.
Sec. 8. Repealing Clause. -  Any law, presidential decree or issuance, 
executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation 
contrary to or is inconsistent with the provision of this Act is hereby repealed, 
modified, or amended accordingly.
Sec. 9. Effectivity Clause. -  This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
after its publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general 
circulation.
Approved,