Conversion of Conner Central National High School-Cupis Annex II in Conner, Apayao to Cupis National High School

July 21, 2016 *

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10920

AN ACT SEPARATING THE CONNER CENTRAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL-CUPIS ANNEX II IN BARANGAY CUPIS, MUNICIPALITY OF CONNER, PROVINCE OF APAYAO FROM THE CONNER CENTRAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS CUPIS NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

SECTION 1. Separation and Conversion into a National High School. — The Conner Central National High School-Cupis Annex II in Barangay Cupis, Municipality of Conner, Province of Apayao is hereby separated from the Conner Central National High School and converted into an independent national technical-vocational high school to be known as Cupis National High School.

SECTION 2. Transfer of Assets and Liabilities. — All personnel, assets, liabilities and records of the Conner Central National High School-Cupis Annex II are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Cupis National High School.

SECTION 3. Appropriations. — The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's program the operationalization of the Cupis National High School, the initial funding of which shall be charged against the current year's appropriation of the Conner Central National High School-Cupis Annex II. Thereafter, the amount necessary for the continued operation of the school shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 4. Implementation. — The Secretary of Education shall issue such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

SECTION 5. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette. CAIHTE

Approved:

* Lapsed into law on July 21, 2016 without the signature of the President in accordance with Article VI, Section 27 (1) of the Constitution.