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GuamBill No. 199-38 (COR)38th Guam Legislature (2025-2026)legislatureWALLET
AN ACT TO ADD A NEW §27027 TO CHAPTER 27, TITLE 17, OF THE GUAM CODE ANNOTATED RELATIVE TO ADDING A LIFETIME TEACHING CERTIFICATE FOR EXPERIENCED EDUCATORS ON GUAM.
Sponsored By: Vincent A.V. Borja (Republican)
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Bill Overview
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3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
New rules and revocation for lifetime certificates
Lifetime certificate holders must report to GCEC every five years to confirm they plan to keep teaching and disclose any background issues. They must submit a satisfactory evaluation every five years, take part in school or district professional development, and follow Guam Teacher Evaluation Program rules, including annual evaluations and trainings. GCEC can revoke a lifetime certificate for violations of the code of conduct or ethics, or for disqualifying character findings.
Lifetime certificate for long-time teachers
The law creates a Lifetime Teacher Certification in Guam. You qualify if you have at least 25 years of verified, satisfactory teaching in a recognized Guam school. You must hold a current, valid certificate in your subject or grade and finish any training the Guam Commission for Educator Certification (GCEC) requires before issue. After GCEC verifies you, your certificate is valid for life and does not need renewal.
Retired teachers: short window to apply
If you retired in good standing within the last 10 years and your certification lapsed, you can apply for a lifetime certificate. You must apply within six months of the law’s passage. This is a one-time, limited window.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Vincent A.V. Borja
Republican • legislature
Cosponsors
Eulogio Shawn Gumataotao
Republican • legislature
Frank F. Blas Jr.
Republican • legislature
Sabrina Salas Matanane
Republican • legislature
Shelly V. Calvo
Republican • legislature
Tina Rose Muña-Barnes
Democrat • legislature
V. Anthony Ada
Republican • legislature
Roll Call Votes
legislature vote • 12/5/2025
Floor Vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Referred to committee
10/9/2025legislatureIntroduced as Bill No. 199-38 (COR)
10/9/2025legislatureEnacted into law
GovernorTransmitted to Governor
legislatureCommittee report filed
legislature
Bill Text
Introduced
10/9/2025
Committee Report
Enrolled (Public Law)
Transmittal
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