CITY
OF SAN FERNANDO - The Department of Education (DepEd) yesterday
clarified that the no collection policy during enrollment also covers
fees which are voluntary in nature.
Education Secretary Armin Luistro, in a statement explained that the initiative is aimed at encouraging parents to enroll their children this new school year.
He said that collection of fees during enrollment will discourage parents from sending their children to school.
Under DepEd Order No. 41 series 2012, collection of fees from pupils in kindergarten up to Grade 4 is absolutely prohibited during the entire year.
On the other hand, some minimal fees may be asked from the parents of students in Grade 5 up to Grade 10 (fourth year high school) so long as they are not compulsory.
But such fees should only be collected starting August, according to the DepEd order.
DepEd also prohibits school officials, teachers and other school personnel from handling Parents-Teachers Association (PTA) funds even for safekeeping.
As this developed, officials running the affairs various public schools in the province are reminded about the existing policy on the matter.
Should there be violation, parents are advised to report the same to DepEd by calling its DETxt hotlines (02) 6361663 and (02) 6331942 or e-mailing action@deped.gov.ph.
Education Secretary Armin Luistro, in a statement explained that the initiative is aimed at encouraging parents to enroll their children this new school year.
He said that collection of fees during enrollment will discourage parents from sending their children to school.
Under DepEd Order No. 41 series 2012, collection of fees from pupils in kindergarten up to Grade 4 is absolutely prohibited during the entire year.
On the other hand, some minimal fees may be asked from the parents of students in Grade 5 up to Grade 10 (fourth year high school) so long as they are not compulsory.
But such fees should only be collected starting August, according to the DepEd order.
DepEd also prohibits school officials, teachers and other school personnel from handling Parents-Teachers Association (PTA) funds even for safekeeping.
As this developed, officials running the affairs various public schools in the province are reminded about the existing policy on the matter.
Should there be violation, parents are advised to report the same to DepEd by calling its DETxt hotlines (02) 6361663 and (02) 6331942 or e-mailing action@deped.gov.ph.
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