Same: Prioritization of Scholarships According to

Teaching Needs. (a) The Board shall prioritize the granting of Teacher Corps Scholarships according to the teaching needs (subject area) as identified by the Guam Department of Education and the Guam Community College. (b) Notwithstanding those subject areas deemed to be a teaching need by the Board, a student whose declared major, minor, or certification track is in Chamorro studies shall be provided the equal opportunity to apply for any and all benefits provided in this Chapter. This shall apply to current and future students whose degree and certification track leads towards the teaching of the Chamorro language and culture in Guam’s public schools. SOURCE: Added by P.L. 30-073:2 (Nov. 27, 2009) as part of Art. 15, Chap 15, Title 17 GCA. Amended by P.L. 31-037:2 (Apr. 18, 2011). Moved to Article 6, Chapter 28 and codified to this section by the Compiler, pursuant to 1 GCA § 1606. 2019 NOTE: Subsection designations added pursuant to the authority of 1 GCA § 1606.