The bill proposing to create a technical school on Saipan is now up for the governor\u2019s signature following the Senate\u2019s approval of the proposal yesterday.<\/p>\n
The Senate\u2019s decision was formally made in yesterday\u2019s session.<\/p>\n
The proposal, House Bill 14-210, seeks to authorize the Public School System to develop the technical education program at Marianas High School in efforts to reduce dependence on foreign workers in the CNMI. <\/p>\n
The House Education Committee, chaired by Rep. Justo Quitugua, who also authored the bill, said there is a need to integrate technical curriculum in public high schools to prepare students for higher education or immediate employment.<\/p>\n
It said that many students who are not inclined to pursue higher education are experiencing tremendous difficulty in finding jobs in the Commonwealth for lack of technical skills or training. <\/p>\n
The bill was introduced early this year based on a PSS survey indicating that 88 percent responded favorably to the creation of a technical school.<\/p>\n
The bill seeks to establish a curriculum development advisory committee to recommend courses that would be taught at the technical school.<\/p>\n
According to the bill, the Commissioner on Education would appoint teachers and program administrators to the committee from parent-teacher associations of public high schools, Saipan Chamber of Commerce, Hotel Association of the Northern Mariana Islands, Saipan Garment Manufacturers Association, Saipan Rotary Club, Northern Marianas College, and other groups.<\/p>\n
The bill states that technical education may be expanded to other schools, while the curriculum may be expanded to include other courses upon the availability of funds. <\/p>\n
The bill identifies the nonresident workers\u2019 fee and revenues from jackpot winnings as possible sources of funding for the program.<\/p>\n
A feasibility study indicated that over $2 million would be initially needed to convert the Marianas High School into a technical school. The program would need close to $860,000 during the second year, and over $1 million for the third year. The costs would cover personnel, equipment and supplies. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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