The 4 Dimensions of the

Legal Bases of Philippine Education

The Philippine Constitution of 1987

The Educational Decree 6-A

The Educational Act of 1982

The Educational Act of 1994

Education Act of 1982 or
otherwise known as BATAS
PAMBANSA Blg. 232
An Act Providing for the
Establishment and Maintenance of
an Integrated System of
Education
o

Education Act of 2001 otherwise

known as
Philippine Constitution of 1987
Article XIV: Education, Science and
Technology, Arts, Culture and Sports

 Quality education accessible to all. Sec. 1

 Complete, adequate, and integrated

relevant education. Sec. 2.1
 FREE public education in the elementary
and high school levels.

Elementary education is COMPULSORY

for
all children of school age. Sec. 2.2

 Scholarship programs to
deserving students especially to
the underprivileged. Sec. 2.3
 Non-formal, informal and indigenous
learning systems . Sec. 2.4

 Training in civics, vocational efficiency, and

other skills to adults, the disabled, and
out-of-school youth. Sec. 2.4
 Study of the CONSTITUTION. Sec. 3.1

 Study of VALUES. Sec. 3.2

Patriotism
Nationalism
Love of humanity
Respect of human rights
Appreciation of the role of the national heroes
Strengthen ethical and spiritual values
Moral character and personal discipline
Critical and creative thinking
Scientific and technological knowledge
Vocational efficiency
 Optional religious instruction in public
schools. Sec. 3.3

 Supervision and regulation of all

educational institutions by the State. Sec. 4.1
 Control and administration of schools by
Filipinos. Sec. 4.2

 Exemption from taxes. Sec. 4.3,4

 Local planning in the development of
educational policies and programs. Sec.
5.1

 Academic freedom in all

institutions of higher learning. Sec. 5.2
 Right of every citizen to select a profession
or course of study. Sec. 5.3

 Right of teachers to professional growth.

Non-teaching academic
and non-academic personnel shall
enjoy the protection of the State.
Sec. 5.4
 Assigning highest budget priority to
education. Sec. 5.5

 The national language of the Philippines

is Filipino.
Sec. 6
 Priority to research and technology.
Sec.10, 11, 12, 13

 Filipino national culture based on unity in

diversity. Sec. 14
 Ensure equal access to cultural
opportunities. Sec. 18.1

 Support on researches and studies on the

arts and culture. Sec. 18.2
The Constitution, Article 2, Section 17:

"The State shall give priority to

education, science and technology,
arts, culture and sports to foster
patriotism and nationalism,
accelerate social progress, and
promote total human liberation and
development."
 Scholarship Programs
Selected Ethnic Group Educational Assistance Program

Study Now Pay Later Plan

Education Student Financial Assistance Program

State Scholarship for Science, Arts and Letters

RA 7722: Higher Education Act of 1994
created the Commission on Higher Education

RA 7796: An act creating the Technical Education

and Skills Development Authority of 1994
created TESDA
RA 9155: An act instituting a framework of governance for
basic education, establishing authority and accountability.
DECS renamed DepEd.
RA 4670: Magna Carta of 1966

A. Elementary Level
 BEED Graduate
 PBET/LET Passer

B. Secondary Level
 BSE/BSEd Graduate/Bachelor’s Degree
 18 units in major subject/ 18
units of professional education

 PBET/LET Passer
C. Secondary Vocational/Technical Courses
 Bachelor’s Degree in specialized field
 18 units of professional education

D. College Level
 Master’s Degree
Education Act of 1982
BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 232

Goals:
 Accelerate economic development and
social progress.

 Maximum participation.

 National unity, consciousness and

values.
Innovations:
 Establishing /upgrading non-formal
training programs for out-of-school
youths and unemployed.

 Educational assistance program or the

SNPL plan.

 Educational assistance program or the

SNPL plan.
 Family planning in the curriculum.

 National Textbook Project.

 Master Teacher Plan.

 Program for Decentralized Education

Development (PRODED).
PRODED
 Improvement in pupil achievement

 Decrease in pupil drop-out rates

 Improvement in physical facilities

 Staff development

 Non-formal education
Objectives:

 Develop a national consciousness

 Develop Filipino citizens

 Equalize educational opportunities

 Participate in economic development

 Train manpower in the middle level

 Develop high level professions

 Strengthen the family

 Educational planning and evaluation

Right

-a moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain

something or to act in a certain way

Duty

-a moral or legal obligation; a responsibility

-a task or action that someone is required to
perform
Privilege

-a special right, advantage, or immunity granted

or available only to a particular person or group
of people
 Rights
of
Students
Rights of Students in School

 Relevant quality education. Sec. 9.1

 Choose a field of study. Sec. 9.2

 School guidance and

counseling services. Sec. 9.3
Rights of Students in School

 Access own school records. Sec. 9.4

 Issuance of official documents

within 30 days from request. Sec. 9.5
Rights of Students in School

 Publish a student newspaper and

similar publications, and invite
resource persons. Sec. 9.6

 Free expression of opinions

and suggestions. Sec. 9.7
Rights of Students in School

 Form, establish, join and

participate in organizations and
societies. Sec. 9.8

 Free from involuntary

contributions. Sec. 9.9
 Duties/
Responsibilitie
s of
Students
Duties and Responsibilities of Students

 Exert utmost effort to develop

potentialities. Sec. 15.1

 Uphold academic integrity. Sec.

15.2

 Promote peace and tranquility. Sec.

15.3
Duties and Responsibilities of Students

 Actively participate in civic affairs

and promote general welfare. Sec. 15.4

 Exercise rights responsibly. Sec. 15.5

Rights
of
Schoo
l
Perso
nnel
Rights of all School Personnel

 Free expression of opinions and

suggestions, and to effective
channels of communication. Sec. 10.1

 Free legal service. Sec. 10.2

Rights of all School Personnel

 Establish, join and maintain

organizations. Sec. 10.3

 Free from involuntary

contributions. Sec. 10.4
Privileges
of
Teaching/
Academic
Staff
Special Rights and/or Privileges of
Teaching/Academic Staff

 Free from compulsory assignments

not related to duties. Sec. 11.1

 Intellectual property.
Sec. 11.2
Special Rights and/or Privileges of
Teaching/Academic Staff

 Respect and protection. Sec. 11.3

 Choose alternative
career lines. Sec. 11.4
 Teacher’s
Obligations
Teacher’s Obligations

 Perform duties in accordance with

the philosophy, goals and
objectives of the school. Sec. 16.1

 Efficient and effective

attainment of learning
objectives. Sec. 16.2
Teacher’s Obligations

 Regular reports on student’s

performance. Sec. 16.3

 Professional growth and

behavior. Sec. 16.4
Teacher’s Obligations

 Refrain from making unreasonable

deductions in student’s scholastic
rating. Sec. 16.5

 Agent of constructive change. Sec. 16.6

Teacher’
s
Benefits
Teacher’s Benefits

 Study Leave/Sabbatical Leave

 Indefinite Leave

 Maternity Leave

 Vacation Leave with pay

 1 range salary raise upon retirement

Teacher’s

Privileges
 Teacher’s Privileges

 Academic Freedom
 Free physical exam and medical treatment or
hospitalization
 Salary scale
 Cost of living allowance
 Additional compensation for service excess of 6
hours actual classroom teaching, hardship
allowance and automatic retirement promotion
 Obligations of
Academic Non-Teaching
Personnel
Obligations of Academic Non-Teaching Personnel

 Professional development. Sec.18.1

 Assume, promote and maintain

and atmosphere conducive to
service and learning. Sec.18.2
Obligations of Academic Non-Teaching Personnel

 Promote and maintain and

atmosphere conducive to service
and learning. Sec.18.3
Special Rights
of
School
Administrator
Special Rights of School Administrator

 Administrative discretion.

 Respect and protection.

Sec. 12
School Admistrators’
Obligations
School Administrators’ Obligations

 Perform duties in accordance with

the philosophy, goals and
objectives of the school. Sec. 17.1

 Efficient and effective

administration and
management. Sec. 17.2
School Administrator’s Obligations

 Healthy school atmosphere and

relationship. Sec. 17.3

 Professional behavior. Sec. 17.4

 Performance reports. Sec. 17.4

 School Administrator’s Obligations

 Discipline school personnel. Sec. 17.3

 Maintain records and submit

reports to the DepEd. Sec. 17.4
 Rights
of
PARENT
S
 Rights of Parents

 Organize a forum for discussion by

by themselves and/or with
teachers. Sec. 8.1
 Access to any official
record directly relating to
his/her child.
Sec. 8.1
 Duties
of
PARENT
S
 Duties of Parents

 Carry out educational objectives.

Sec. 14.1

 Obliged to enable children to

obtain elementary education. Sec. 14.2

 Cooperate with the school. Sec. 14.3

 Rights
of
SCHOOLS
 Rights of Schools

 Governance. Sec. 18.1

 Academic Freedom. Sec. 18.2

 AIMS
of
SCHOOLS
 Aims of ALL Educational Institutions

 Inculcate love of country

 Teach duties of citizenship

 Develop moral character and personal

discipline

 Develop scientific, technological and

vocational efficiency