Bill
B 48-38
Overview: B 48-38, AN ACT TO ADD A NEW § 4131 OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 4, TITLE 4, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO AUTHORIZING LIMITED LEAVE BENEFITS FOR RETIRED TEACHERS REHIRED ON
Overview: B 48-38, AN ACT TO ADD A NEW § 4131 OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 4, TITLE 4, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO AUTHORIZING LIMITED LEAVE BENEFITS FOR RETIRED TEACHERS REHIRED ON CONTRACT TO FILL TEACHING VACANCIES, Introduced: November 27, 2025, Status: bill
Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this bill is to provide limited leave benefits for retired teachers who are rehired on contract to fill teaching vacancies in Guam's public schools. The goal is to incentivize and support the recruitment of experienced teachers to address staffing shortages.
Key Provisions:
- Adds a new § 4131 to the Guam Code Annotated to authorize retired teachers rehired on contract to receive up to 10 days of paid leave per school year.
- Specifies that the leave benefits are only applicable to retired teachers who are rehired on a contract basis to fill teaching vacancies.
- Requires the Department of Education to establish policies and procedures for the administration of the leave benefits.
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Retired teachers who are rehired on contract to fill teaching vacancies in Guam's public schools will be eligible for the limited leave benefits.
- The Department of Education will be responsible for implementing and administering the leave benefits program.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill has been introduced and is currently in the legislative process.
- If enacted, the new leave benefits for retired teachers rehired on contract would take effect immediately.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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