SEC. 4. Private Schools and Madaris. - The DepEd-ARMM shall be responsible for the supervision and regulation of pre-schools, elementary and secondary private schools and Madaris. Private Schools, including sectarian and non-sectarian institutions of learning may organize themselves and shall have the right to participate and be represented by three (3) representatives in the Regional Educational Coordinating Council‟s (RECC) deliberations of the DepEd-ARMM on matters dealing with private schools and Madaris. SEC. 5. Madaris and Asatidz. - Existing madaris are deemed parts of the regional education system. For Asatidz in the public schools, the DepEd-ARMM shall conduct periodic competitive qualifying examinations for permanent appointment. The compensation of Asatidz employed in the public schools in the ARMM shall come from the regular annual budget of the DepEd-ARMM. SEC. 6. Scholarships, Student Loans and Grants. - A system of scholarship programs, grants, student loans, subsidies, and other incentives shall be made available to all poor but deserving students and teachers from any fund including those provided by the national or regional government for the purpose. SEC. 7. Donations to Schools. - Public or private schools in the ARMM may seek and receive local or foreign donations for educational purposes. Donors to public schools may deduct the amount of the donation from their taxable income due to the Regional Government. SEC. 8. Community Participation in Education. - The active participation of the family, community, religious and non-government organizations, and other sectors in the total educative process of the youth shall be encouraged, supported and institutionalized. The mechanism of participation of different sectors shall be clearly defined by encouraging them to organize and be represented in a council/s where their participation is deemed necessary. SEC. 9. Media of Instruction in Schools. - Filipino and English shall be the media of instructions in all schools in the region. Arabic and other regional languages shall be auxiliary media of instruction in public schools. In private Madaris and other Islamic institutions, Arabic shall be the official medium of instruction. However, shifting to the auxiliary vernacular shall be applied when teaching in the lower grade levels required to assist the slow learners. SEC. 10. Teaching of Arabic as Subject. - Arabic instruction shall be made available to all pupils/students in all schools. SEC. 11. Makabayan Subject Contents. - Filipino and Islamic values shall be incorporated in the Makabayan subjects in the elementary and secondary levels. Islamic values shall be taught also as a separate subject in the elementary and secondary levels of education. SEC. 12. Curriculum and Textbook Development. - The development of curricula, textbooks and other instructional materials for the use of the schools in the region shall be the responsibility of the Autonomous Regional Government. Curriculum, textbooks and other instructional materials development shall be guided by the aims and purposes of the integrated education system as provided for in this Act. 68