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Senators hear plan to allow GCC to open career-and-technical charter school by raising charter cap
Summary
A proposed amendment would raise Guam’s charter-school cap from seven to eight to allow Guam Community College to create a CTE-focused charter offering dual credit, industry credentials and a direct pipeline into local jobs; proponents argued it would leverage GCC facilities and existing programs, while senators pressed for details about statutory language, selection and funding.
Sen. Tina Rose Munoz Barnes introduced Bill No. 252‑38 COR to amend the charter‑school cap and authorize a career-and-technical education charter in partnership with Guam Community College (GCC). The measure would change the statutory cap from seven to eight, enabling GCC to pursue an eighth charter school focused on industry‑aligned training and early postsecondary opportunities.
The bill’s author said the aim is to create "a clear pathway for our youth to transition directly into the workforce with the ability to earn a good wage upon graduation," and noted GCC has previously hosted high‑school programs on its campus. Evangeline M. Cepeda, chair of the…
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