Section 14June 10, 1989, Sec./Art. 14

Program Administration/Rules and Regulations. - The State Assistance Council shall be responsible for policy guidance and direction, monitoring and evaluation of new and existing programs, and the promulgation of rules and regulations, while the Department of Education, Culture and Sports shall be responsible for the day to day administration and program implementation. Likewise, it may engage the services and support of any qualified government or private entity for its implementation.

The State Assistance Council (SAC), hereinafter known as the Council, shall be headed by the Secretary of Education, Culture and Sports as chairman, with representatives from NEDA, DBM, DOST, and representatives from duly organized nationwide associations of teachers, students and school administrators as members. The last three (3) members shall be appointed by the President upon the recommendation of their respective sectors for a term of four (4) years.

The Council shall meet, from time to time, as the need arises, to assess the effectivity of the programs and to ensure that schools, colleges and universities where student recipients are enrolled continue to provide quality education. For this purpose, the Council shall establish criteria, including accreditation status, to determine which schools, colleges and universities may continue to enroll students who are recipients of government assistance under this Act.