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B 43-38

AN ACT TO AMEND, CHAPTER 12, SECTION 9,  PUBLIC LAW 37-125, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED RELATIVE TO TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT OF RETIRED GUAM DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TEACHERS.

38th Guam Legislature

This bill allows Guam's education department to more easily rehire retired teachers for up to 180 days per year, helping address staffing shortages while maintaining experienced educators' pay without additional benefits.

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Bill Summary · B 43-38

Summary of Bill B 43-38

Overview

This bill seeks to amend Guam's existing laws regarding the temporary employment of retired teachers from the Guam Department of Education (GDOE). The primary purpose is to make it easier for GDOE to rehire retired teachers on a temporary basis to address staffing shortages and provide continuity of education services.

Key Provisions

  • Extends the maximum period of temporary re-employment for retired GDOE teachers from 90 days to 180 days per school year.
  • Removes the current requirement that retired teachers can only be rehired if there is a shortage of qualified teachers available.
  • Allows retired teachers to be rehired at their last rate of pay prior to retirement, rather than being limited to the minimum salary for their position.
  • Specifies that retired teachers rehired under this law would not accrue additional retirement benefits or be eligible for health insurance coverage.

Impact

The bill is intended to provide GDOE with more flexibility to bring back experienced, retired teachers on a temporary basis to address staffing shortages, especially in hard-to-fill subject areas. This could help maintain educational continuity and quality when regular teaching positions cannot be immediately filled.

Retired teachers who choose to be rehired would benefit from the ability to earn their previous salary without losing their retirement benefits. However, the lack of additional benefits may limit the number of retirees willing to take these temporary positions.

Procedural Details

  • The bill was introduced in the 38th Guam Legislature on November 27, 2025.
  • It has been referred to the Committee on Education for review and consideration.
  • If passed by the legislature, the amended law would take effect at the start of the next school year.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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