Public Notice

Public Hearing on the Public School Facilities Improvement Bill

Hearing Date: 29 April 2026
Hearing Time: 2:00 pm
Hearing Venue: Yap State Legislature Chamber

About this Bill

The Public School Facilities Improvement Bill would set aside funds to repair and rebuild public school buildings across Yap State. The Bill covers elementary schools and high schools. It focuses on safe classrooms, working toilets, clean drinking water, and storm-safe roofs.

Why We Are Holding This Hearing

The Legislature wants to hear from parents, teachers, students, and community leaders before passing this Bill. Your experience of conditions in our schools is the best guide to how the funds should be spent.

Who Should Attend

This hearing is open to all residents of Yap State. We especially welcome:

  • Parents and guardians of school children
  • Teachers, principals, and school staff
  • Students aged 14 and above (with a parent or guardian)
  • PTA members and school board representatives
  • Municipal leaders and community elders

How to Share Your Views

You may take part in three ways:

  1. Speak at the hearing: Sign in when you arrive. Each speaker will have up to five minutes.
  2. Submit written testimony: Bring a written statement to the hearing, or send it to the Clerk of the Legislature before the hearing date.
  3. Share photographs: If you have photographs that show the condition of school buildings, you may submit them with your testimony.

Read the Full Bill

You can read the full text of the Bill on this website. A printed copy is also available at the Yap State Legislature office during working hours.

Contact Us

For questions about this hearing, please contact the Office of the Clerk of the Legislature. Contact details are on the Contact page of this website.