Philippine Laws
Republic Act No. 11206: Secondary School Career Guidance and Counseling Act
February 2019
Publisher:
Republic of the Philippines
Republic Act No. 11206, known as the Secondary School Career Guidance and Counseling Act, institutionalizes career guidance and counseling programs for secondary schools in the Philippines. The law aims to help students make informed decisions about their educational and career paths. It mandates the establishment of Career Guidance and Counseling Offices in secondary schools, staffed by qualified guidance counselors, to provide students with the necessary skills and information to pursue their chosen careers, enhancing their future employment prospects and overall personal development.