THE Second Congressional Commission on Education (Edcom 2) has called on the Department of Education (DepEd), the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to update the guidelines on the use of the Special Education Fund (SEF).
THE Second Congressional Commission on Education has called on the Department of Education , the Department of Interior and Local Government and the Department of Budget and Management to update the guidelines on the use of the Special Education Fund .Under Republic Act 7160 or the Local Government Code of 1991, cities and municipalities can levy and collect an annual tax of 1 percent on the assessed value of real property to support the operation and maintenance of schools.
Sherwin Gatchalian emphasized the importance of collaboration with LGUs in utilizing the SEF more effectively. 'Let's collaborate closely with our LGUs. In the areas of the SEF and manpower, the LGUs can augment whatever we're doing... whether it's vision screening, early identification—the LGUs can help a lot in assisting our schools on the ground,' he stated.
Urges Deped DBM DILG To Update Guidelines On Special Education Fund
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