P.R. Laws tit. 18, § 261
The Secretary of Education is hereby empowered to adopt regulations, subject to approval by the Governor, prescribing the academic, vocational and technical qualifications and the requirements of professional experience and of majors related to their profession which shall be met by candidates for certificates to work in the divers categories of teachers within the public education system of Puerto Rico and private schools duly accredited by the Department of Education of Puerto Rico, as well as the requirements for obtaining renewal of such certificates. Said regulations shall be promulgated by the Secretary of Education and shall have the force of law immediately after approved by the Governor; Provided, That the said regulations shall be published twice in one or more dailies of general circulation in the Commonwealth one month prior to their submission to the Governor. Copy of the said regulations shall be transmitted to the Legislature of Puerto Rico.
History —June 21, 1955, No. 94, p. 488, § 2.