The case is the latest among many incidents of bullying reported in public schools.
Speaker Judi Won Pat said she was told by Department of Education officials that the boy was scheduled to be released from the hospital late last week.
She said what’s bothering is that there appears to be no disciplinary action to be taken by school officials despite the incident.
Won Pat, who also chairs the legislative education committee, presided over a recent two-day oversight hearing on bullying.
She called on the Guam Education Board to seriously look into the issue as bullying is becoming more rampant and violent in public schools, causing great trauma to students.
The board held a closed-door, three-hour meeting last Wednesday to impose possible sanctions on Guam Department of Education Superintendent Nerissa Underwood.
But a decision was deferred for Dec. 1 to give her time to answer criticisms.
Won Pat received no word whether disciplinary action was taken regarding the boy’s case.
During the oversight hearing, senators heard testimonies from parents and students who shared their fears and frustrations.
Sen. Rory Respicio fired questions at Underwood, asking her what actions she will take to hold those responsible accountable.
Underwood said every employee has rights, to which Respicio responded, “and what about the rights of the students who don’t feel safe in their own school and are afraid?”
Underwood said steps are being taken to ensure that students at all the schools are safe.
Respicio said he was not satisfied with Underwood’s answers.
