Nationalization of Medical and Dental Services of Bureau of Public Schools
Republic Act No. 2620, enacted on May 25, 1960, nationalizes the medical and dental services provided by the Bureau of Public Schools under the Department of Education. It mandates that the National Government will cover the salaries and operational expenses of these services, with an appropriation of three million pesos from the National Treasury. Until government funding is secured, contributions from students for these services will continue as previously established. The Act also repeals any conflicting laws or regulations and took effect upon approval.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 2620
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
May 25, 1960
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 2620
AN ACT NATIONALIZING THE MEDICAL AND DENTAL SERVICES OF THE BUREAU OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, AND AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF THE NECESSARY FUNDS THEREFOR
SECTION 1. Upon the approval of this Act, the salaries and wages of the personnel of the Medical and Dental Services of the Bureau of Public Schools and all other expenses for the maintenance and operation of these services shall be paid by the National Government.
SECTION 2. To carry out the provisions of this Act, the sum of three million pesos is hereby authorized to be appropriated out of any funds in the National Treasury not otherwise appropriated. cd i
SECTION 3. The collection of the contributions from pupils and students for the support and operation of the Medical and Dental Services as provided in Executive Order Numbered Fourteen, series of nineteen hundred forty-six, shall continue until government funds are made available for these services in accordance with the provisions of this Act.
SECTION 4. All Acts, executive orders, administrative orders, rules and regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are repealed or modified accordingly.
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: May 25, 1960
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 56, No. 35, p. 5425 on August 29, 1960
Cite This Law
Nationalization of Medical and Dental Services of Bureau of Public Schools, Republic Act No. 2620, May 25, 1960 (Philippines)
Nationalization of Medical and Dental Services of Bureau of Public Schools, Republic Act No. 2620 (Phil. 1960)
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