Converting the Negros Occidental Science High School in Victorias City into Negros Occidental National Science High School ( Republic Act No. 9620 )

May 13, 2009

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9620

AN ACT CONVERTING THE NEGROS OCCIDENTAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL IN THE CITY OF VICTORIAS, PROVINCE OF NEGROS OCCIDENTAL INTO A NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS NEGROS OCCIDENTAL NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

SECTION 1. Conversion into a National Science High School. — The Negros Occidental Science High School in the City of Victorias, Province of Negros Occidental is hereby converted into a national science high school to be known as Negros Occidental National Science High School. TADcCS

SECTION 2. Transfer of Assets and Liabilities. — All personnel, assets, liabilities and records of the Negros Occidental Science High School are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Negros Occidental National Science High School.

SECTION 3. Appropriations. — The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's program the operationalization of the Negros Occidental National Science High School, the initial funding of which shall be charged against the current year's appropriations of the Negros Occidental Science High School. 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.

Approved: May 13, 2009