Republic Act No. 9155: Governance of Basic Education Act of 2001

Republic Act No. 9155, known as the Governance of Basic Education Act of 2001, restructures the Department of Education (DepEd) to decentralize the governance of basic education in the Philippines. The act grants greater authority, accountability, and responsibility to local schools and communities. It aims to improve the quality of education by promoting school-based management and empowering local education stakeholders to make decisions that best address their specific needs and challenges. This law seeks to enhance educational outcomes and foster a more responsive and efficient education system.