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| House Bill/Resolution NO. HB04918 |
| FULL TITLE : AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE SAFE REOPENING OF SCHOOLS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR |
| ABSTRACT : Defines “safe reopening and safe operations of schools†as schools and learning establishments that are logistically prepared 1) to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among teachers, non-teaching personnel, and students and 2) to continue providing education at the same time, with the maximum protection for all individuals . . . Proposes specific programs to ensure the safe reopening of schools such as proper ventilation of learning spaces; on-campus health facilities and supplies; hiring of human resources for health; testing program for learners; medical fund for free treatment; hazard pay for teachers and education personnel. Provides for safe operations to include contact tracing of those who tested positive for COVID-19, its transmission, and prevention. |
| PRINCIPAL AUTHOR/S : MANUEL, RAOUL DANNIEL A., CASTRO, FRANCE L., BROSAS, ARLENE D. |
| DATE FILED : 2022-09-19 |
| SIGNIFICANCE: NATIONAL |
| ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE ON RULES |
| REFERRAL TO THE COMMITTEE ON BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE ON 2022-09-21 |
| SECONDARILY REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE(S) ON HIGHER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION |
Abstract
ABSTRACT : Defines "safe reopening and safe operations of schools" as schools and learning establishments that are logistically prepared 1) to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among teachers, non-teaching personnel, and students and 2) to continue providing education at the same time, with the maximum protection for all individuals . . . Proposes specific programs to ensure the safe reopening of schools such as proper ventilation of learning spaces; on-campus health facilities and supplies; hiring of human resources for health; testing program for learners; medical fund for free treatment; hazard pay for teachers and education personnel. Provides for safe operations to include contact tracing of those who tested positive for COVID-19, its transmission, and prevention.