Professional Documents
Culture Documents
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National Student
Handbook
First Edition
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INTRODUCTION
The National Student Handbook is a project of the National Anti-Poverty
Commission, together with the leading government education agencies. It
aims to provide an up to date and quick references for students on
relevant rules and regulations, and legislations pertaining to students
rights and welfare. It aims to empower students in asserting, promoting
and protecting their rights.
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PARTNER AGENCIES
Padayon!
Gibby Gorres
Sectoral Representative
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Chapter 1: (Page 1)
Rules and Regulations on Common Student Rights Violations
IV. Chapter 4: The Students Rights and Welfare (STRAW) (Page 84)
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Chapter 1
Rules and Regulations on
Common Student Rights Violations
This section outlines the relevant provisions for common student rights
violations as reported by students and reported in media. The section is
organized according to the following key issues:
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student discipline
student rights
student records
graduation
Student Discipline
All forms of punishment that induce physical pain is
not allowed and not tolerated. Furthermore, DepEds
Child Protection Policy prohibits school officials and
personnel to impose corporal punishment defined as,
a kind of punishment or penalty imposed for an
alleged or actual offense, which is carried out or
inflicted, for the purpose of discipline, training or
control, by a teacher, school administrator, an adult,
or any other child who has been given or has
assumed authority or responsibility for punishment or
discipline.
No disciplinary sanctions shall be imposed upon any
student except for valid causes as defined in the
school rules and regulations.
A school official or personnel has the right to impose
appropriate and reasonable disciplinary measures for
minor offenses or violations of good discipline
committed in their presence, provided, that no cruel
or physically harmful punishment shall be imposed
upon any erring student. (CHED D.O. No. 40, S
2008)
School officials and academic personnel have the
right to impose appropriate and reasonable
disciplinary measures in case of minor offenses or
violation of good school discipline committed in their
presence. However, no cruel or physically harmful
punishment shall be imposed or applied against any
student.( 2001 TESDA Manual of Policies and
Guidelines)
Authority, who shall issue an Order for the conduct of a factfinding investigation, not later than 72 hours from submission;
3. If the person complained of is a non-teaching personnel, the
Schools Division Superintendent shall cause the conduct of a
fact-finding investigation within the same period;4. Criminal
and civil liability shall not be a bar to the filing of an
administrative case;
4. The Revised Rules of Procedure of DepED in Administrative
Cases shall apply in all other aspects;
5. The identity or other information that may reasonably identify
the pupil or student shall remain confidential; and
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6. The identity of a respondent-teacher shall likewise be kept
confidential. (DepEd D.O. No. 88, S-2010),
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Student Records
What are the provisions in withholding student records?
The high education institution (HEI) has the right to
withhold the release of transfer credentials or student
records of a student who has outstanding financial and
property obligations to the HEI or is under the penalty of
suspension or expulsion. When the student settles the dues
or the penalty of suspension is served or lifted, the transfer
credentials or student records shall be released
accordingly.
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What is hazing?
Hazing, is defined by RA No. 8049 or the Philippine Anti-Hazing Law,
as initiation rite or practice as a prerequisite for admission into
membership in a fraternity, sorority or organization by placing the
recruit, neophyte or applicant in some embarrassing or humiliating
situations such as forcing him to do menial, silly, foolish and other
similar tasks or activities or otherwise subjecting him to physical or
psychological suffering or injury. Hazing is declared illegal and
intolerable, whether conducted inside or outside campus premises.
Hazing is punishable by the law and may subject suspects to expulsion
from the school.
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Graduation
pre-requisite
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CONTACT DETAILS
Center
(HEDC)
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Chapter 2
Department Rules and Regulations
Department of Education Policy Guidelines
Overview of DepEd and its Mandate
The Department of Education (DepEd) is the agency that formulates,
implements, and coordinates policies, plans, programs and projects in the
areas of formal and non-formal basic education.
Established through Education Decree of 1863, the Department was
eventually mandated through Republic Act 9155, otherwise known as
the Governance of Basic Education Act of 2001.
The Department supervises all elementary and secondary education
institutions, including alternative learning systems, both public and
private; and provides for the establishment and maintenance of a
complete, adequate, and integrated system of basic education relevant to
the goals of national development.
The pertinent rules and regulations highlighted below are based on 2010
DepEd Manual of Regulations for Private Schools (D.O. No. 88, S2010), and other DepEd Orders, as will be indicated.
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Sec. 117 of D.O. No. 88, S2010 states that every student has the
right to enroll in any private school
upon meeting its specific standards
or reasonable regulations as well as
the requirements prescribed by law
or regulation.
Exceptions:
In cases of academic delinquency
and/or
Violation of disciplinary regulations
However, the student must still be
allowed enroll for the entire period
and he is expected to complete his
course without any hindrance to his
right to transfer.
Sec. 119 of the same manual states
that no pupil or student shall be
officially enrolled unless he presents
the proper school credentials on or
before the end of the enrollment
period for the school term. A pupil
or student is deemed officially
enrolled after he has submitted his
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school premises
Vandalism
Gambling
Drinking
intoxicants and liquor
Carrying
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concealing
deadly
weapons
Extortion
Fighting
Use,
possession,
selling of illegal drugs
Hazing
Sexual harassment
Instigating, leading,
or
participating
in
concerted
activities
leading to stoppage of
classes
Preventing,
threatening students or
faculty members
Forging/tampering
with school records.
immediately issued. A
summary of investigation
shall have been conducted
and no prior approval by
DepEd is required in the
issuance of the penalty. The
decision of the school,
together with all pertinent
papers shall be filed in the
school for a period of one
year in order for DepEd to
review the incident in case
of an appeal.
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What is bullying?
Bullying refers to any severe, or repeated use by one or more students of
a written, verbal or electronic expression, or a physical act or gesture, or
any combination of thereof m, directed at another student that has the
effect of actually causing or placing the latter in reasonable fear or
physical or emotional harm or damage to his property; creating a hostile
environment at school for the other student; infringing on the rights of
another student at school; or materially and substantially disrupting the
education process or the orderly operation of a school; such as but not
limited to, the following:
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any unwanted physical contact between the bully and the victim
like punching, pushing, shoving, kicking, slapping, tickling, headlocks,
inflicting school pranks, teasing, fighting and the use of available objects
as weapons;
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any act that causes damage to a victims psyche and or emotional
well-being
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any slanderous statement or accusation that causes the victim
undue emotional distress like directing foul language or profanity at the
target, name-calling, tormenting and commenting negatively on victims
looks, clothes and body;
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cyber-bullying or any bullying done through the use of
technology or any electronic means; harassment, intimidation, or
humiliation through, but not limited to texting, email, instant messaging,
chatting, internet, social media, online games, etc.
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social bullying refers to deliberate, repetitive and aggressive
social behavior intended to hurt others or to belittle another individual or
group.
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Gender-based bullying refers to any act that humiliates or
excludes a person on the basis of perceived or actual sexual orientation
and gender identity (SOGI)
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action/endorsement
on
complaints,
letters,
communications, etc. assigned to it by law and rules or by the Secretary
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For admission into second year and subsequent years of any degree
program, the prescribed transfer credential, normally a Certificate of
Transfer, from the institution last attended.
When a student is unable to present the required school record or
credential indicated in sub-paragraphs 1 and 2, a certificate issued by the
Chairman of the Commission or his duly authorized representative is
required.
No institution can officially enroll a student who has not presented the
proper admission credentials as required. Any violation of this rule may
subject the institution to possible administrative penalties and sanctions,
which may include revocation of permit or recognition.
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Where the misconduct involves or affects a students
status, or the good name and reputation of the school.
Every private higher education institution shall have the right to
promulgate reasonable norms, rules and regulations it may deem
necessary and consistent with the provisions of this Manual for the
maintenance of school discipline and class attendance. Such rules shall
contain an enumeration of specific offenses and their corresponding
penalties.
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review the case in the event the student makes and files an appeal with
the Commission.
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Expulsion a penalty where the institution declares an erring
student disqualified for admission to any public or private higher
education institution in the Philippines. In any case, the penalty of
expulsion cannot be imposed without the approval of the Chairman of
the Commission. This penalty may be imposed for acts or offenses
involving moral turpitude or constituting gross misconduct, which are
considered criminal pursuant to existing penal laws.
The institution shall forward a complete record of the proceedings to the
Regional Office concerned within ten days from the termination of the
investigation of each case.
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Leadership programs
Student Publications
Student Organizations
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The HEI should have gender and disability sensitive rules and
regulations that is formulated through the participation of
students and faculty and published in a student manual that is
accessible to all students.
The HEI should post a list of tuition and other school fees and
educational visits and field trips in conspicuous places. (e.g.
bulletin boards, cafeteria, etc.)
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The HEI should provide programs for life skills training e.g.
conflict management and counseling or testing referrals,
whenever necessary.
The HEI should regularly submit the list of students with special
needs and disabilities detailing the intervention programs to the
CHEDROs in order to build up the database HEIs
accommodating these students.
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School Calendar
How many days make up an academic year?
The academic year for post-secondary technical education courses
should consist of eighteen (18) weeks to thirty-six (36) weeks a
semester. A regular school session is held for a total of one hundred
(100) to two hundred (200) days each semester not including holidays
and registration days.
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School Uniform
Can TVET schools adopt a dress/uniform?
For all TVET schools or institutions, the choice whether to adopt a
school uniform shall be left to the choice of the school. However,
wearing of standard shop/laboratory or workplace uniforms and safety
garments during actual work and practicum will be a requirement.
Grievance Machinery
What are the procedures for grievance machinery?
Every private and public TVET school/institution shall ensure polite
internal procedures. Private TVET schools or institutions shall adopt
procedural guidelines on the processing of complaint to give the parties
involved their sides in the controversy.
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Rules of Registration
When do enrollments happen?
The enrollment of students in TVET schools/institutions shall be done
during the registration days indicated on the approved calendar and
procedures of the school, and subject to the following rules:
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Admission Credentials
What are the requirements for admission to a
TVET program/course?
The required transfer credentials for the enrolment of a student for
admission at the beginning of the school year are the following:
Admission into to the first year or Operator level of any TVET
program or course,
The report card (Form 138) or its equivalent from the school last
attended with the eligibility certificate indicated and signed by the school
official, and the admitting school shall immediately request for the
permanent school record (Form 137) from the school last attended.
Admission into the second year or Craftsman level, and in the
later years of the three-year technician course of any TVET program
A Certificate of Transfer, from the TVET school/institution last
attended must be presented to the admitting school.
Release of Records
What are the ground rules for those students under
disciplinary sanctions?
The school records of a student who is under penalty of suspension or
expulsion will not be released until the duration of the penalty; at the
discretion of the school, in the case of suspension; or upon approval by
the Director General, in the case of expulsion.
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Withholding of Credentials
Is it possible to have transfer credentials delayed and
withheld?
The release of the transfer credentials of a student maybe withheld for
reasons of suspension, expulsion or non-payment of financial obligations
or property responsibility of the student to the school.
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Campus Organizations
Is there a place for student rights and organization here?
The State recognizes the presence of student councils/ governments. No
limitations may be placed on the exercise of students rights except those
made to comply with law and those that are needed in a free country for
the promotion of national security or public safety, public order, and
freedom for all. With this, every TVET school or institution will:
-Govern campus organizations by requesting minimum valid
requirements. This actually includes submission of the organizations
constitution or by-laws, list of officers of the organization and a letter or
notification by at least an adviser chosen by the organization.
-Recognize the existence of organized campus associations, and will do
needed supervision, under regulations that do not affect their academic,
technical education programs, and other activities with genuine youth
participation
Recognize and ensure the democratic and autonomous existence of
student councils/governments.
Graduation Honors
What are the grounds for graduating with honors in
TVET schools/institutions?
TVET schools may choose to follow their own criteria for choosing
students that will be awarded with honors in a program or course. These
criteria should be made known to the students. If a private school fails to
adopt a set of criteria, the following rules and guidelines will apply to
clear any issues regarding graduation honors both in private and public
TVET schools:
He/she should take at least two thirds (66.7%) of the requirements in the
curriculum.
Complete and master the cluster of competencies required
for the particular level of the program or course study within the
standard curriculum years, and;
Have no failing mark in any subject.
Career Placement and Industrial Coordination
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Chapter 3
Salient Points of Other Pertinent Laws
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Penalties
Officers and members the fraternity, sorority or organization who
actually participated in the infliction of physical harm shall be liable, and
suffer:
1. reclusion perpetual (life imprisonment), if hazing led to death,
rape, sodomy or mutilation
2. 17 -20 years imprisonment, if hazing cause victim to become
insane, imbecile, impotent or blind to imprisonment of 4-6 years,
if victim sustained physical injuries
outcome. Further, the State realizes that equality of men and women
entails the abolition of the unequal structures and practices that
perpetuate discrimination and inequality. The State condemns
discrimination against women in all its forms and pursues by all
appropriate means and without delay the policy of eliminating
discrimination against women.
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CHAPTER 4
STUDENTS RIGHTS AND WELFARE
(STRAW) BILL
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academic facilities.
Against illegal searches and seizures.
consultation.
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