Title 17 — Education

This Title shall be known as The Education Law. SOURCE: GC § 11000.

This Title establishes the laws of Guam respecting the subjects to which it relates and its provisions, and all proceedings under it are to be liberally construed, with a view to effect its objects and to promote justice. SOURCE: GC § 11001 enacted by P.L. 1-088 (Nov. 29, 1952). …

‘Board’ means the Guam Education Policy Board. SOURCE: GC § 11002. Repealed by P.L. 24-142:12 (Feb. 27, 1998). Added by P.L. 26-026:11 (July 5, 2001).

‘Superintendent’ means the Superintendent of Education of the government of Guam. SOURCE: GC § 11003. Repealed and reenacted by P.L. 26-026:12 (July 5, 2001).

School means any public school except the University of Guam unless otherwise specifically provided. COL 20240430 SOURCE: GC 11004.

The Board is authorized to designate by appropriate name the public schools. Any name of any school in effect at the time of the enactment of this Section shall continue in effect until a new name is assigned by the Board. SOURCE: GC § 11005, as added by P.L. 16-107 (Aug. 26, 198…

The trophy heretofore named the Albert Gene Roberts Memorial Trophy to honor the late student Albert Gene Roberts who was known for his good sportsmanship and who contributed much to the group efforts of his fellow teammates for the benefit of the John F. Kennedy football team. A…

All student identification cards issued to persons under the age of eighteen (18) years of age, who are enrolled in any public education institution of the government of Guam, including the Department of Education, the University of Guam and the Guam Community College shall promi…

It is the policy of the territory of Guam to afford to all persons regardless of sex, equal rights and opportunities in the educational institu- tions. This Chapter is to prohibit acts which are contrary to such policy and to provide remedies therefor. SOURCE: '11050 GC, as added…

(a) No person shall be subjected to discrimination on the basis of sex in any program or activity of an educational institution receiving or benefiting from government of Guam funds. (b) For purposes of this Chapter, discrimination on the basis of sex shall include but not be lim…

The following definitions shall govern the construction of this Chapter: (a) Educational institution means any preschool, elementary or secondary school, any institution of vocational, professional or higher education, or a public board of education, or other public authority leg…

Counselors. (a) The Department of Education shall encourage the use of materials which present a balanced view of the historical, cultural, literary, scientific, political and sociological contributions of women and discourage texts and materials which present an unrebutted stere…

Nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit any educational institution from maintaining toilet facilities, locker rooms, or living facilities for the different sexes so long as comparable facilities are provided. SOURCE: '11054 GC, as added by P.L. 14-46.

The Department of Education shall effectuate the provisions of this Chapter by issuing rules, regulations pursuant to the provisions of the Administrative Adjudication Act. SOURCE: '11055 GC, as added by P.L. 14-46.

(a) An educational institution shall provide assurance to the Director of Administration that each program or activity operated by such educational institution will be operated in compliance with this Chapter, provided that a single assurance may be provided for all programs unde…

(a) Any person or organization who believes himself or herself or any specific class of persons, or a third party acting on behalf of a person or organization who believes himself or herself subjected to discrimination prohibited by this Chapter may file with the Civil Service Co…

There is in the government of Guam a Department of Education (DOE). SOURCE: Repealed and reenacted by P.L. 22-042:1 (Nov. 19, 1993), P.L. 24-142:4 (Feb. 27, 1998), P.L. 26-026:3 (July 5, 2001), amended by P.L. 30-050:2 (July 14, 2009). NOTE: See 5 GCA § 3107, which provides that …

The governance of the Department of Education is vested in an education board to be known as “the Guam Education Board” (hereinafter referred to as the Board). The Board shall be composed of nine (9) members. SOURCE: Repealed and reenacted by P.L. 30-183:1 (Aug. 25, 2010).

The Guam Education Board shall be responsible for all policies that govern the Department of Education (Department). The Board shall have the authority to delegate such of its powers as it may deem appropriate, but shall retain the ultimate responsibility for the exercise of its …

Meetings of the Board shall be held once a month at a regular time and place as determined by the Board, except that special meetings may be called by the Chairman, or by a majority of the members to address emergency matters. Meetings of the Board shall be subject to the Open Go…

The Board shall be composed and serve terms as follows: (a) Three (3) Appointed Voting Members. I Maga’håga/Maga’låhi shall appoint, subject to the advice and consent of I Liheslaturan Guåhan, one (1) voting member from among each of the following to serve for a term of three (3)…

Officers of the Board shall include the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson, and such other positions which the Board deems necessary to effectively carry out its responsibilities. Such Board officers upon election shall serve for a term of one (1) year. Board officers shall be elec…

A member of the Board may be removed by a vote of six (6) members for malfeasance in office or for persistent neglect of, or inability to discharge duties or for offenses involving moral turpitude. However, no member of the Board shall be removed from office before a written bill…

Members of the Board shall be paid the amount of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) for each day on which they attend a regular, special or executive meeting, not to exceed Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) in any month. SOURCE: Added by P.L. 30-183:2 (Aug. 25, 2010). COL 2026-04-2…

(a) Elected Members. Any vacancies, including initial vacancies, of elected member positions occurring on the Board shall be filled forthwith by appointment of the unsuccessful candidate who received the next highest number of votes in the Board election, provided that the indivi…

The Superintendent of Education (the Superintendent) shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the internal operating organization of the Department of Education and shall be responsible for the administration of the academic and services activities thereof. The Superintendent shal…

(a) Only the following constitute cause for the discharge of the Superintendent or Deputy Superintendent: (1) Failure to meet performance standards as defined by a performance evaluation outline established and adopted by the Board; (2) Holding financial interests that conflict w…

Education. (a) The Guam Education Policy Board (Board) shall adopt the qualifications and compensation for the Superintendent of Education and Deputy Superintendent of Education, or any amendments thereto, provided that such qualifications must not be in conflict with the minimum…

Criteria for Grading Schools. (a) The Superintendent shall collect data and produce annual school performance reports containing information on student performance, student behavior and school characteristics. (b) [No text] (1) In consultation with representatives of parents, tea…

(a) No later than thirty (30) days following at the end of each fiscal year, the Superintendent shall issue a School Performance Report Card on the state of the public schools and progress toward achieving their goals and mission. (b) The purpose of the School Performance Report …

The Board shall develop and periodically assess educational goals and performance standards.

[Repealed.] SOURCE: Added by P.L. 26-026:3 (July 5, 2001). Amended by P.L. 29-041:1 (Oct. 26, 2007). Repealed by P.L. 30- 183:5 (Aug. 25, 2010). Enacted by P.L. 31-040:4 (May 16, 2011). Repealed by P.L. 30-183:5 (Aug. 25, 2010).

The Superintendent may employ an attorney(s) to assist and represent it in all matters that concern the DOE.

The Attorney General shall assist the Board or the DOE in all litigation in which the Board or the DOE is interested; provided, that the Attorney General shall designate the attorney for the Board or the DOE as a Special Assistant Attorney General for such purpose at no cost to t…

[Repealed.] SOURCE: Added by P.L. 26-026:3 (July 5, 2001). Amended by P.L. 29-041:2 (Oct. 26, 2007). Repealed by P.L. 30- 183:6 (Aug. 25, 2010).

[Repealed.] SOURCE: Added by P.L. 29-041:6 (Oct. 26, 2007). Amended by P.L. 29-113:VI:66 (Sept. 30, 2008). Repealed by P.L. 30-183:7 (Aug. 25, 2010). COL 2026-04-23

[Repealed.] SOURCE: Subsection (a)(16) added by P.L. 27-032:5. (Oct. 31, 2003). Subsection (a)(16)(d) added by P.L. 27- 106:VI:41 (Sept. 30, 2004). Subsection (a)(17) added by P.L. 28-010:3 (Mar. 9, 2005) as (a)(16) and renumbered by Compiler. Subsection (a)(14) amended by P.L. 2…

(a) As used in this Section: (1) “At school” means in a classroom, elsewhere on or within school fences or at a school- sponsored activity or event whether or not it is held on school premises. (2) “Harassment, intimidation, or bullying” means any gesture or written, verbal, or p…

The Guam Education Board (Board) shall adopt a policy to address crimes being committed within the Guam Department of Education (GDOE) schools. The Board shall implement crime-prevention efforts found successful in other jurisdictions and implement such policies. The policy shall…

[Repealed.] SOURCE: Repealed by P.L. 30-183:9 (Aug. 25, 2010).

[Repealed.] SOURCE: Repealed and reenacted by P.L. 26-129:1 (Sept. 13, 2002) in time for the 2002 election. Repealed by P.L. 30-183:10 (Aug. 25, 2010).

[Repealed.] SOURCE: Added by P.L. 26-026:3 (July 5, 2001). Amended by P.L. P.L. 28-150:V:37 and 38 (Sept. 30, 2006) and P.L. 29-041:3 (Oct. 26, 2007). Repealed by P.L. 30-183:11 (Aug. 25, 2010).

[Repealed.] SOURCE: Repealed by P.L. 30-183:12 (Aug. 25, 2010).

[Repealed.] SOURCE: Amended by P.L. 28-068:II:I:25 (Sept. 30, 2005), P.L. 28-150:V:36 and 38 (Sept. 30, 2006). Subsection (a) amended by P.L. 29-041:4 (Oct. 26, 2007). Repealed by P.L. 30-183:13 (Aug. 25, 2010).

[Repealed.] SOURCE: Repealed by P.L. 30-183:14 (Aug. 25, 2010).

[Repealed.] SOURCE: Added by P.L. 26-026:3 (July 5, 2001). Amended by P.L. 29-041:5 (Oct. 26, 2007). Repealed by P.L. 30- 183:15 (Aug. 25, 2010).

[Repealed.] SOURCE: Repealed by P.L. 30-183:16 (Aug. 25, 2010). COL 2026-04-23

The Superintendent of Education shall prepare the DOE fiscal year budget, giving the highest priority to budgetary items that directly affect teaching and learning. The Board shall approve the proposed budget and its funding priorities by resolution. The budget request for the no…

The Board shall appoint a negotiating team to handle negotiations between the DOE and any exclusive bargaining unit representing teachers and other support staff for collective bargaining agreements. The Board shall have the authority to render final approval on behalf of the DOE…

Cabinet. [Repealed.] SOURCE: Repealed by P.L. 31-021:1 (Apr. 18, 2011).