Guam § 44101 - Legislative Findings and Intent.

§ 44101. Legislative Findings and Intent.

I Liheslaturan Guahan finds that there are several private post-

secondary institutions that have been established on the island. I

Liheslatura recognizes that educational credential serves several purposes to

which employers rely upon in judging such person’s qualifications for

employment and for educators to assess the adequacy of such person’s

preparation for the pursuit of further education. An important tool in the

process of providing a substantial and adequate education has been removed

by a previous legislature. It is, further found that the need for educational

services is so great that it cannot be met by tax-supported institutions alone.

The contribution of educational institutions is needed for the growth of our

island as a progressive community. This can be best achieved by protecting

the integrity of degrees and diplomas issued by educational institutions on

our island through an evaluation of minimum education requirements.

It is the intent of I Liheslatura to encourage privately supported

education, as well as to protect the integrity of degrees and diplomas

conferred by privately- and publicly-supported education institutions. I

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Liheslatura further intends to prohibit the granting of false or misleading

educational credentials and to prohibit misleading literature, advertising,

solicitation, or representations by private post-secondary institutions or

their agents.