Ra 7836
Ra 7836
Ra 7836
SECTION 1: Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Philippine Teachers Professionalization
Act of 1994."
SECTION 2: Statement of Policy. - The State recognizes the vital role of teachers in nation-
building and development through a responsible and literate citizenry. Towards this end, the
State shall ensure and promote quality education by proper supervision and regulation of the
licensure examination and professionalization of the practice of the teaching profession.
SECTION 4: Definition of Terms. - For purposes of this Act, the following terms shall mean:
d. "Teachers" - refer to all persons engaged in teaching at the elementary and secondary
levels, whether on full-time or part-time basis, including industrial arts or vocational
teachers and all other persons performing supervisory and/or administrative functions
in all schools in the aforesaid levels and qualified to practice teaching under this Act.
e. "Board" - refers to the Board for Professional Teachers duly established and constituted
under this Act.