HB 4023

House·20th Congress·Filed Aug 26, 2025

An Act Institutionalizing Distance Learning as an Alternative Mode of Delivery of Basic Education During Disasters and Emergencies, Mandating the Development of Learning Continuity Plans, and for Other Purposes

In plain language

The bill makes distance learning the standard way to teach when schools are closed because of disasters or emergencies, and requires every school to have a plan that is updated every three years.

EducationDisaster Risk Reduction

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Author · Representative

Karen Lagbas
RepresentativeMisamis Oriental, 1st District
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HB04023 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch