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Guam Legislature amends and advances lifetime teaching certificate bill to third reading
Summary
Lawmakers amended Bill 199-38 COR to expand eligibility for recently retired educators from five to 10 years, kept safeguards including professional development and revocation for misconduct, and moved the measure to the third-reading file.
The Guam Legislature on Thursday amended and advanced Bill 199-38 COR, a measure to establish a lifetime teaching certificate for educators with long service, to the third-reading file. Sponsor remarks emphasized recognizing teachers with 25 or more years of service while retaining accountability measures.
"This bill isn't just about a certificate. It's about recognizing a lifelong commitment," the bill's sponsor said, outlining requirements for periodic professional development and regular evaluation. The sponsor also said the…
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