MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives approved on final reading a bill seeking to regulate the conduct of off-campus educational activities by public and private schools.
During Monday’s session, the lower chamber approved House Bill No. 8737 or the “Off Campus Education Act” with 202 affirmative votes, six negative votes, and no abstention.
Under the measure, no off-campus educational activities shall be undertaken unless they are:
Relevant and aligned with the educational competencies of the curriculum;
Part of program requirement embodied in the approved curriculum; or
Necessary to the acquisition of relevant knowledge, skills, and values of the learner…
Keep on reading: House OKs bill regulating conduct of off-campus educational activities