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promotion, reclassification and designation of the aforementioned personnel as required by law
and DepEd orders shall be strictly followed.
Sec. 23. Division Distributions. DepEd-ARMM shall consist of schools divisions in
every province or city. In the provinces of Lanao del Sur and Maguindanao, there shall be two
schools divisions for each province. In the provinces of Tawi-Tawi, Sulu and Basilan, there shall
only be one schools division for each province. There shall also be one schools division in the
cities of Marawi and Lamitan. This is without prejudice to the creation of future schools
divisions subject to the existing laws, rules and regulations
Sec. 24. National Qualifying Exams for Schools Heads (NQESH) Requirements. The
NQESH shall serve as a mechanism for selecting competent school heads in the public basic
education sector who will perform their functions upon assumption to duty. Moreover, passing
the Schools Superintendents Examination otherwise known Executive Management test shall
serve as criteria for appointment to Schools Division Superintendent and Assistant Schools
Division Superintendent positions in addition to existing qualifications.
Sec 25. Within two (2) years upon the effectivity of this Act, all non-holders of
Professional Teacher License employed under the DepEd-ARMM for less than ten (10) years
shall be required to take the Licensure Examination for Teachers. Those who failure to pass
such examination within the two years shall be replaced by the LET passers.
Sec 26. Prioritization: The policy of DepEd-ARMM on LET passers. The DepEdARMM shall hire LET passer applicants as a priority policy in the promotion of quality
education. However, the non LET passers who have served DepED for at least ten (10) years
shall be given permanent status in recognition of their expertise and commitment on the said
advocacy. The following condition must be satisfied for them to be qualified for the position in
the plantilla:
1. Teacher must have rendered a continuous service of at least 10 years prior to the
effectivity of this Act.
2. He/She must pass the Qualifying Examination by The DepED-ARMM;
3. Other conditions as may deemed necessary;
Granting that an applicant has satisfied all the above conditions, this will only grant
him/her a permanent position but cannot be promoted unless he/she pass the LET.