Title 17 — Education
55 chapters · 799 sections in this title.
17 GCA § 55101 Short Title
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This Act shall be known as the “Guam Public Schools ADA Compliance Act of 2023.”
17 GCA § 55102 Legislative Findings and Intent
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(a) I Liheslaturan Guåhan finds that accessibility is a fundamental right for all individuals, including students with disabilities, in order to ensure equal access to educational opportunities. I Liheslatura further finds that most public schools in Guam are not compliant with t…
17 GCA § 55103 Definitions
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As used in this Chapter: (a) ADA means the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended. (b) Public schools means all public schools in Guam, including primary, middle, and high schools.
17 GCA § 55104 Implementation of ADA Compliance Plan
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(a) Within one hundred eighty (180) days of the enactment of this Act, the Guam Department of Education (GDOE) shall develop and implement a comprehensive plan to ensure that all public schools in Guam are fully compliant with the accessibility requirements of the ADA. The plan s…
17 GCA § 55105 Accessibility Training and Education
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(a) The GDOE shall provide regular training and education for all school staff, including teachers, administrators, and support staff, on ADA requirements, disability awareness, and best practices for promoting inclusive and accessible educational environments. (b) The GDOE shall…
17 GCA § 55106 Reporting and Accountability
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The GDOE shall provide regular progress reports I Liheslaturan Guåhan and the public on the implementation of the ADA compliance plan, including updates on the status of accessibility audits, modifications and improvements made, and progress towards achieving full ADA compliance …
17 GCA § 55107 Conflicts with the ADA, the IDEA, or any other Federal Law
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Any provision of this Chapter that is found to be in conflict with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, or any other federal law, rule or regulation is void. ---------- COL 20240430