BATAS

PAMBANSA 232
PROVISIONS
Presented by: Roginessa Ladesma
Title: This Act shall be known as the
Educational Act 1982

Coverage: This act shall apply to and

govern both formal and non formal systems
in public and private schools in all levels of
the entire educational system.
 Batas Pambansa 232, also known
as “Education Act of 1982,” is a
law in the Philippines that governs
the education system in the country .
It outlines various provisions related
to the organization, administration
and regulation of education.
 Here Are Some Key
Provisions Of The Batas
Pambansa 232:
1. Universal Access To Education: The
law emphasized the right of all Filipinos
to access quality education at all levels,
regardless of age, gender, socio-
economic status, or geographic location.
2.Compulsory Education : It mandates
compulsory education for children aged
6 to 11 years old , covering at least six
years of primary education.

3. Medium of Instruction : the law

recognizes both Filipino and English as
official language of instruction in the
educational system.
4. Curriculum Development: Batas
Pambansa 232 provides for the
development and implementation of
a balanced and relevant curriculum
that promotes the holistic
development of learners. It
encourage the integration of cultural,
 5. Quality Assurance: The law
established mechanisms for quality
assurance in education, including
accreditation of schools, assessment of
teachers’ qualifications, and evaluation
of educational programs and institution.
6. Special Education: Batas Pambansa 232
recognizes the need to provide equal
education opportunities for learners with
special needs. It promotes the integration of
learners with disabilities into regular
schools and provision of appropriate
support services.
 8. Private Education : Batas
Pambansa 232 recognizes the role
of private educational institutions in
the education system. It provides
guidelines for the establishment,
operation, and regulation of private
schools, ensuring compliance with
minimum standards of quality
 9. Teacher Training and
Professional Development: The law
emphasizes the importance of
continuous professional development
for teachers. It promotes the
establishment of teachers training
program, scholarship and incentives
to enhance the quality of teaching.
 10. Educational Financing: Batas
Pambansa 232 recognizes the need
for adequate funding of education. It
encourages the allocation of
resources for education, including
government subsidies, grants, and
scholarships.