Terms Used In 17 Guam Code Ann. § 6401

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
As used in this Article:
(a) “”Board”” means the Guam Education Policy Board. (b) “”Parent”” means the parent, guardian or other person
who has the custody or responsibility for the care of the child.

(c) “”Truant”” means a pupil found to be absent from school without a reasonable and bona fide excuse from a parent.

(d) “”Superintendent”” refers to the Superintendent of
Education.

SOURCE: GC § 11460 added by P.L. 14-055:1 (July 23, 1977). Codified as 17 Guam Code Ann. § 6401. Amended by P.L. 21-011:1 (Apr. 19, 1991), P.L. 24-
142:11 (Feb. 27, 1998). Repealed and reenacted by P.L. 26-026:3 (July 5,
2001). Amended by P.L. 26-104:6 (June 11, 2002).