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(4) Share the responsibility with national government agencies and other
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stakeholders for the implementation, regulation, enforcement and
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monitoring of the provisions of this Act.
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Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 235 and 272 of R.A. No. 7160,
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otherwise known as the "Local Government Code of 1991," the Local School Boards shall
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be authorized to set aside a portion of the proceeds of the Special Education Fund to
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supplement the funds of the DepEd and other implementing partner agencies for the
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delivery of support services and programs for learners with disabilities.
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(h) Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino - The Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino shall be
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responsible in the implementation of the provisions of R.A. No. 11106, otherwise known
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as "The Filipino Sign Language Act" in relation to early and basic education.
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Sec. 21. Establishment ofBarangay Help Desks. - All cities and municipalities shall
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establish a help desk in every barangay within their jurisdiction. In coordination with the
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Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO) established under R.A. No. 7277, as
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amended by R.A. No. 10070, it shall function as the focal unit in the barangay to assist
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learners with disabilities, their parents or guardians, caregivers, and other family
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members on matters affecting the education and provision of services and programs to
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learners with disabilities.
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Sec. 22. Protection of Learners with Disabilities. - The DepEd shall ensure the
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protection of learners with disabilities against neglect, abuse, cruelty or exploitation,
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bullying, discrimination, and other acts or conditions prejudicial to their physical and
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psychosocial well-being and development as provided in this Act, R.A. No. 7277, as
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amended, R.A. No. 10627 orthe"Anti-Bullying Actof 2013", R.A. No. 7610 or the "Special
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Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act" and other
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existing laws.
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Sec. 23. Procedural Safeguards. - The DepEd shall ensure that learners with
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disabilities and their parents or guardians are guaranteed procedural safeguards for the
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enforcement and protection of their rights under this Act. Procedural safeguards refer to
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policies, procedures, and other administrative approaches which include, but not limited
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