in 2005, a proposition suggesting to stop the operation of laboratory school was raised due to the inability of the provincial government to support it, but this was not implemented and the school continued to operate. however, after over 10 years, the decision was finalized in accordance with a resolution of the university’s board of regents despite of strong oppositions from students, parents, and teachers of the school. in april 2016, the last commencement ceremony of the school was held with norbina genever castro as the last principal.