title: Republic Act No. 6655, Free Public Secondary Education Act of 1988, 26 May 1988.
abstract: This Philippines Act declares "It is the policy of the State to provide for a free public, secondary education to all qualified citizens."  The Act stipulates that students enrolled in secondary course offerings are to be free from payment of tuition and other school fees except "fees related to membership in the school community such as identification cards, student organizations and publications."  The provisions of the Act are to be implemented starting with the 1988/89 school year.
mesh_terms: D001208:Asia; D001210:Asia, Southeastern; D003906:Developing Countries; D004467:Economics; D004493:Education; D005376:Financial Management; D005380:Financing, Government; D007878:Legislation as Topic; D010679:Philippines; D012574:Schools
keywords: Asia; Developing Countries; Economic Factors; Education--legal aspects; Financial Activities; Financing, Government--legal aspects; Legislation; Philippines; Schools; Secondary Schools--legal aspects; Southeastern Asia