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RIGHTS & DUTIES OF PARENTS IN THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN RIGHTS 1. To organize themselves with teachers discussion for the betterment of the school. 2. To access any official record concerning the children who are under their parental responsibility. DUTIES

1. To enable their children to obtain elementary education,secondary education and higher education. 2. To cooperate in the implementation of school programs.

RIGHTS & DUTIES OF STUDENTS RIGHTS 1. To receive competent instruction, relevant quality education & conducive place for learning. 2. To freely choose their field of study after graduation. 3. To school guidance and councelling services. 4. To access his own school records.

5. To issuance of certificates, diplomas, TOR, grades, & transfer credentials within (30) days of request. 6. To publish a school newspaper. 7. To express opinions and suggestions. 8. To form, establish & join organizations. 9. To be free from any of involuntary contributions, except those approve by their own organizations. DUTIES 1. To exert his utmost to develop his potentialities. 2. To uphold the academic integrity of the school. 3. To promote peace & tranquility of the school.

4. To participate actively in civic affairs. 5. To exert his right responsibly.

FIVE OUTSTANDING LAWS IN THE PHILIPPINE EDUCATION SYSTEM 1, EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 117, s 1987

“Reorganization of DECS” The Department shall be responsible for the formulation, planning, implementation, and coordination of policies, plans, programs and projects in the areas of formal and non-formal education at all levels: (elementary, secondary, higher education, technical-vocational, sports and culture). 2. RA 7722 of 1994 “An act creating the CHED or the Commission on Higher Education” 3. RA 7796 of 1994 “An act creating the TESDA or the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority” 4. RA 9155 “An act renaming DECS or Department of Education, Culture and Sports as DepEd or the Department of Education” 5. RA 4670 of 1996 “MAGNA CARTA FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS” COVERAGE: All public school teachers ELIGIBLITY: A. Elementary School Teacher 1. BEED Graduate 2. PBET/LET Passer B. Secondary School Teacher 1. BSE/BSEd Graduate/Bachelor’s Degree 2. 18 Units in Major/18 Units of Prof. Education 3. PBET/LET Passer

HOURS OF WORK & REMUNERATON OF TEACHERS

1. Enjoy academic freedom in the discharge of professional duties regarding teaching and classroom methods. 2. Enjoy free physical exam and free medical treatment or hospitalization. 3. Salary scale – gradual progression from minimun to maximum salary granted every after (3) three years. LEAVE and RETIREMENT BENEFITS OF TEACHERS 1. Study Leave - with pay equivalent to 60% salary after (7) years in service 2. Maternity leave - with pay for (60) days 3. Vacation leave - with pay 4. Retirement pay & Monthly Benefits TEACHER’S ORGANIZATION 1. Freedom to organize 2. Prohibition of discrimination against teachers. II.

ASSESSMENT Instruction: Read the following questions carefully. Choose the best answer from the box. RA 4670

EO 117

RA 7722

RA 7796

RA 9155

_________1. Renaming of DECS into DepEd. _________2. Creating the TESDA. _________3. Creating the CHED. _________4. Magna Carta for Public School System. _________5. Reorganization of DECS. V. REFERENCES: http://www.slideshare.net/kitpineda221/legal-basis-of-the-educationsystem-21443065 https://www.inkbus.net/ebsimborio/legal-basis-of-the-education-system