HB11302: AN ACT RECOGNIZING SINGAPORE SCHOOL MANILA GREEN CAMPUS AS AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION OF INTERNATIONAL CHARACTER, GRANTING CERTAIN PREROGATIVES CONDUCIVE TO ITS DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH
House Bill No. 11302 declares Singapore School Manila (SSM) Green Campus as an educational institution of international character, allowing it to operate programs adhering to universally accepted educational policies. This recognition grants the school certain prerogatives, such as accepting students of any nationality (with a limit of one-third per alien nationality, excluding dependents of foreign diplomatic personnel), acquiring properties, determining its curriculum and fees in consultation with the Secretary of Education, and employing its own teaching and management personnel, including foreign staff who are exempt from certain employment laws (except income taxes or as provided by bilateral agreement). The bill mandates that the school be managed by a Filipino citizen and prioritize hiring locally qualified personnel.
The impact and significance of this resolution for the people lie in fostering international educational standards within the Philippines and catering to the needs of the foreign temporary resident community for quality education. While it grants SSM Green Campus flexibility in its operations, it also ensures oversight by the Department of Education, promoting adherence to basic laws and regulations. The bill aims to promote international friendship and goodwill, while also ensuring that the school does not teach anything derogatory to the Philippines or its institutions. By allowing the school to maintain international standards and attract foreign personnel, it can indirectly contribute to the exchange of educational practices and potentially benefit the local education sector through best practices and the provision of diverse learning environments.