Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has filed a bill seeking to provide laptops for K to 12 students enrolled in public schools.
In Senate Bill No. 474 or the “One Learner, One Laptop Act” students can expect to receive quality digital education and distance learning under all circumstances.
“The intent of this priority measure is to ensure that all learners will be able to continue with their education even in the midst of emergency situations or disasters that could disrupt face-to-face classes,” Gatchalian said in a statement on Saturday. Also, the measure stated that the Department of Education secretary, through the Bureau of Learning Resources, shall formulate the policies, standards, and guidelines for the implementation and management of providing one laptop for every public school students.
Gatchalian said this is consistent with the Free Internet Access in Public Places Act or Republic Act No. 10929 to ensure reliable and secure Internet connection for digital and distance learning.
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