BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 232

also known as educational act

of 1982. the state shall promote the
right of every individual to relevant
quality education regardless of sex,
age, breed, socio-economic status,
physical and mental condition,
social and ethnic origin, political
and other affiliations.

Section 1: Children with special needs shall enjoy

equality of access to formal and nonformal education.
Educational
help for the
handicapped
child shall be
made available
as early as
possible.
1.2 Every school division shall organize special classes and
provide special services for children with special needs. (PD 603)
All schools at the
preschool,
elementary,
secondary and
tertiary levels
shall admit
children and
youth with special
needs.
1.4 Preschool education and post secondary education for
technical and vocational courses shall be salient features of the
formal education of children with special needs.