Which DepEd Order addresses the Policy for Enhanced Basic Education?

• A. DepEd Order no. 15 s. 2010
• B. DepEd Order no. 52 s. 2011
• C. DepEd Order no. 31 s. 2012
• D. DepEd Order no. 25 s. 2002

Answer: (C)

The policy for Enhanced Basic Education is laid out in the DepEd Order issued in 2012 that provides the policy framework for the 12-year basic education program (the K-12 reform). This order formalizes the direction, scope, and implementation guidelines for expanding basic education to include the added years and the Senior High School component. It serves as the official reference for how Enhanced Basic Education should be rolled out across the system, covering curriculum, graduation requirements, and governance. The other DepEd orders are related to different policy areas or earlier reforms and do not specifically codify the Enhanced Basic Education policy.