Amendment to R.A. No. 4206 Re: Prohibition Against Collection of Contributions from School Children
Republic Act No. 4725, enacted on June 18, 1966, amends the earlier Republic Act No. 4206, prohibiting the collection of contributions from students and teachers in public primary, intermediate, and high schools for various purposes, including Anti-Tuberculosis programs and Parent-Teacher Associations. However, it allows for membership fees related to the Red Cross, Girl Scouts, and Boy Scouts. The law aims to protect students from financial burdens while maintaining the integrity of educational programs. The Act took effect upon its approval and was published in the Official Gazette on January 6, 1969.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 4725
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 18, 1966
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 4725
AN ACT TO AMEND REPUBLIC ACT NUMBERED FOUR THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SIX ENTITLED "AN ACT PROHIBITING THE COLLECTION OF CONTRIBUTIONS FROM SCHOOL CHILDREN OF PUBLIC PRIMARY AND INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLS"
SECTION 1. Section 1 of the Republic Act Numbered Four thousand two hundred six is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 1. The collection of contributions for the Anti-Tuberculosis, Parent-Teacher Associations, School Athletic Meets, Medical and Dental Services or for any other project or purpose, whether voluntary or otherwise, from school children and teachers of public primary, intermediate and high schools is hereby prohibited: Provided, however, That this prohibition shall not cover membership fees of school children in the Red Cross, the girl scouts of the Philippines and the boy scouts of the Philippines." aisa dc
SECTION 2. The title of Republic Act Numbered four thousand two hundred six is hereby amended to read as follows:
"AN ACT PROHIBITING THE COLLECTION OF CONTRIBUTIONS FROM SCHOOL CHILDREN OF PUBLIC PRIMARY, INTERMEDIATE AND HIGH SCHOOLS".
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: June 18, 1966
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 65, No. 1, p. 1 on January 6, 1969
Cite This Law
Amendment to R.A. No. 4206 Re: Prohibition Against Collection of Contributions from School Children, Republic Act No. 4725, Jun 18, 1966 (Philippines)
Amendment to R.A. No. 4206 Re: Prohibition Against Collection of Contributions from School Children, Republic Act No. 4725 (Phil. 1966)
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