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Proposal for tourism-and-hospitality charter school wins broad support; senators press timeline and funding questions
Summary
Bill 256‑38 would raise the charter cap to allow a tourism and hospitality‑focused charter intended to train students for Guam’s visitor economy; proponents said internships, AI literacy and industry certifications will supply local labor, while senators asked about facilities, procurement constraints, enrollment and budget tradeoffs.
Sen. Tina Rose Munoz Barnes introduced Bill No. 256‑38 COR to authorize an eighth charter school focused on tourism and hospitality, arguing the island needs culturally grounded, industry‑ready workers to support and rejuvenate Guam’s visitor economy.
Evangeline M. Cepeda reiterated the charter council’s conditional support for new charters that present distinct, evidence‑based missions. Business and education proponents including Mr. Ho of Cortech and Neil Pineda described a curriculum integrating hospitality management, entrepreneurship, internships…
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