MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives on Monday approved on third and final reading a bill that will institute services for learners with disabilities (LWDs) in support of inclusive education.
House Bill No. 8080, or the Instituting Services for Learners with Disabilities (LWDs) in Support of Inclusive Education Act, which will likewise establish Inclusive Learning Resource Centers (ILRCs) in all school districts, was approved by 197 lawmakers.
Under the proposed legislation, an Inter-Agency Coordinating Council on Learners with Disabilities (IACC-LWDs) will be set up attached to the Department of Education (DepEd) for policy integration, harmonization, and coordinat…
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