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Guam committee hears case for GCC‑backed career‑tech charter to expand early‑college pathways
Summary
Supporters told the Education Committee that raising the charter cap from seven to eight would allow Guam Community College to sponsor an eighth charter focused on career and technical education, providing dual credit, industry certifications and a clearer pipeline into local jobs. Proponents said the model uses existing GCC facilities and would complement — not replace — current public schools.
Acting Chair Senator Tina Rose Muna Barnes opened the April 2 public hearing by presenting bill 252‑38 COR, which would amend §12106H to raise Guam's charter school cap from seven to eight and enable a charter in partnership with Guam Community College focused on career and technical education.
"The goal ... 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," Senator Tina Rose Muna Barnes said in opening remarks, framing the measure as an investment in a skilled local workforce.
Evangelene Mapeda, chair of the Guam Academy Charter Schools Council, testified that the council supports measured expansion so long as new charters bring distinct, non‑duplicative missions. "There is room…
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