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Lawmakers hear proposal for special‑needs early‑intervention charter as parents press for services
Summary
A bill to permit an early‑intervention and inclusive charter school for children with disabilities drew strong support from the charter council and senators, who said Guam lacks coordinated early services such as speech, occupational and physical therapy. Sponsors asked for a brief pause while organizers complete nonprofit filings; the council urged close coordination with DOE and health agencies.
The committee heard testimony April 2 on bill 264‑38 COR, which would raise the charter cap to authorize an early‑intervention and inclusive charter serving children with disabilities.
Evangelene Mapeda, chair of the Guam Academy Charter Schools Council, said the council supports an inclusive‑education charter that provides early screening and specialized classroom design. "When they came to meet with us, they said there is a barrier for students that are from four years old to about fifth grade," Mapeda said, noting sponsors have…
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