Senate approves amendment requiring comprehensive educator-certification plan by 2027

Jul 17, 2026

The Committee approved a floor amendment requiring the Guam Commission for Educator Certification, Guam Department of Education, University of Guam, attorney general, Department of Administration and BBMR to produce a comprehensive plan on educator certification by Jan. 1, 2027; the measure only requires planning and returns to the Legislature for any further action.

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Senator Borah pressed an amendment onto the floor that requires a comprehensive implementation plan for educator certification issues and returns that plan to the Legislature for consideration. "It requires a plan. That's it," Senator Borah said, stressing the amendment does not abolish the Guam Commission for Educator Certification, transfer licensing authority, or change certification standards.

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