An Act Converting the Cabagan Central School in the Municipality of Cabagan, Province of Isabela, Into a Science Elementary School, to be Known as the Cabagan Science Elementary School, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act No. 8404, enacted on November 22, 1997, converts the Cabagan Central School in Isabela into the Cabagan Science Elementary School. The Department of Education, Culture and Sports is tasked with developing a revised curriculum focused on science, mathematics, and communication arts, alongside training teachers and upgrading instructional materials. Funding for the school's conversion will come from the current year's budget, with future operational costs included in the annual General Appropriations Act. The law took effect upon its approval and was published in the Official Gazette on April 27, 1998.
November 22, 1997 *
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8404
AN ACT CONVERTING THE CABAGAN CENTRAL SCHOOL IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CABAGAN, PROVINCE OF ISABELA, INTO A SCIENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, TO BE KNOWN AS THE CABAGAN SCIENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
SECTION 1. The Cabagan Central School in the Municipality of Cabagan, Province of Isabela, is hereby converted into a science elementary school to be known as the Cabagan Science Elementary School.
SECTION 2. The Department of Education, Culture and Sports shall prescribe the curriculum and issue the rules and regulations necessary for the conversion of the Cabagan Central School into a science elementary school, taking into consideration the following:
(1) The curricula for Grades I and VI shall be revised with emphasis in science, mathematics and communication arts.
(2) Teachers for Grades I to IV shall be trained and reoriented on the new curriculum.
(3) Instructional materials and facilities shall be revised and upgraded to conform with the new curriculum. aisadc
SECTION 3. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be charged against the current year's appropriations of the Cabagan Central School. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for the operation and maintenance of the Cabagan Science Elementary School shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
* Lapsed into law on November 22, 1997, without the signature of the President, in accordance with Article VI, Section 27 (1) of the Constitution.
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 94 No. 17 page 2966 on April 27, 1998.