MARY FRANCE SONDIA BSPED 3A ARTICLE 10: Evaluation of Programs and Services SECTION 1: The Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports shall develop and implement a system of evaluating special education programs and services. •1.1 An internal and external evaluation of programs shall be conducted. It shall include an investigation of all program components such as curriculum, staff development, physical facilities and research. 1.2 Private schools for children with special needs shall be accredited upon accomplice with the minimum standards that shall be prescribed by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports. •1.3 Results of evaluation and feedback shall be used for program improvement and decision making. SECTION 2: The government shall through legislation, incentives for individuals, governmental and non- governmental entities and agencies engaged in special education and as: 2.1 Franking Privilege
•The privilege of sending certain matter
through the public mails without payment of postage. In pursuance of a personal or official privilege. 2.2 Tax Exemption
•Tax exemption is a monetary exemption
which reduces taxable income. Tax exempt status can provide complete relief from taxes, reduced rates, or tax on only a portion of items 2.3 Tax Reduction
Example of Tax Reductions For Special Needs
Families 1.Medical & Therapy Expenses •Transportation to and from special schools or therapy sessions. •Equipment, devices and supplies necessary to treat or alleviate a medical condition, including technology items such as communication devices.
•Special schooling such as: tutoring that is
specifically intended to address the special needs of the child. 2. Legal Expenses •In some cases, legal expenses related to your child’s special needs may be deductible, for instance if you hire an attorney to help you prove that your child’s medical expenses are legitimate. 2.4 educational grants or scholarships and fellowships
2.5 Loans from government financial
institutions SECTION 3: Government assistance in job placement for beneficiaries of the special education program shall be provided by: 3.1 allocating positions in government offices for them 3.2 creating positions for them through the establishment of skills training centers (farmer’s handicraft, etc.) -END-