Administrative Code of 1987

Section 12

The Bureau of Elementary Education shall have the following functions: (1) Conduct studies and formulate, develop, and evaluate programs and educational standards for elementary education; (2) Undertake studies necessary for the preparation of prototype curricular designs, instructional materials and teacher training programs for elementary education; (3) Formulate guidelines to improve elementary school physical plans and equipment, and general management of these schools; and (4) Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

Section 13

The Bureau of Secondary Education shall have the following functions: (1) Conduct studies and formulate, develop and evaluate programs and educational standards for secondary education; (2) Develop curricular designs, prepare instructional materials, and prepare and evaluate programs to upgrade the quality of the teaching and non-teaching staff at the secondary level; (3) Formulate guidelines to improve the secondary schools physical plants and equipment, and general management of these schools; and (4) Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.

Section 14

The Bureau of Technical and Vocational Education shall have the following functions: (1) Collaborate with other agencies in the formulation of manpower plans; (2) Conduct studies, formulate, develop and evaluate post-secondary vocational technical staff, and formulate guidelines to improve the physical plant and equipment of post-secondary vocational-technical schools; and (3) Develop curricular designs and prepare instructional materials, prepare and evaluate programs to upgrade the quality of teaching and non-teaching staff, and formulate guidelines to improve the physical plant and equipment of post-secondary, vocational/technical schools.

Section 15

The Bureau of Higher Education shall have the following functions: (1) Develop, formulate and evaluate programs, projects and educational standards for higher education; (2) Provide staff assistance to the Board of Higher Education in its policy and advisory functions; (3) Provide technical assistance to encourage institutional development programs and projects; (4) Compile, analyze and evaluate data on higher education; and (5) Perform other functions provided by law.

Section 16

The Bureau of Non-Formal Education shall have the following functions: (1) Serve as a means of meeting the learning needs of those unable to avail themselves of the educational services and programs of formal education; (2) Coordinate with various agencies in providing opportunities for the acquisition of skills necessary to enhance and ensure continuing employability, efficiency, productivity, and competitiveness in the labor market; and (3) Serve as a means for expanding access to educational opportunities to citizens of varied interests, demographic characteristics and socio-economic origins or status.

Section 17

The Bureau of Physical Education and School Sports shall have the following functions: (1) Develop human resources through mass-based sports education; (2) Improve the general fitness of the citizenry; (3) Promote social and cultural integration through the revival of indigenous games and sports; (4) Identify and nurture sports talents and promote excellence in sports, traditional games and other physical activities; and (5) Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.