As the new school year approaches on August 8, the Guam Department of Education (GDOE) faces uncertainty about whether 18 schools that have not yet cleared health inspections can open. Education Superintendent Erik Swanson aims to have a decision by Tuesday morning, or the school year might be delayed by a week. Meanwhile, senators are considering a bill to waive inspection requirements for these schools, though previous attempts to pass such a waiver were rejected due to health and safety concerns. Swanson is meeting with Public Health to explore if exceptions can be applied, while GDOE staff remain in limbo as they prepare for the new school year.
School Year Could be delayed; Fate of 18 Schools in Swanson, Public Health Meeting
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