Section 25Sec./Art. 25

Protection of Learners with Disabilities. -The Secretary shall issue policies and guidelines for implementation at all governance levels of DepEd to protect the learners with disabilities within the ILRC and school premises against neglect, abuse, cruelty or exploitation, bullying,discrimination, and other acts or conditions prejudicial to their physical and psychosocial well-being and development as provided in this Act, Republic Act No. 7277, as amended, Republic Act No. 10627 or the "Anti-Bullying Act of 2013", Republic Act No. 7610 or the "Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act", and other existing laws.