HB 18-1095

House Bill 18-1095, which has been signed into law, helps military spouses become teachers or special service providers more easily when they move to Colorado. Instead of needing three continuous years of teaching experience from another state, these individuals only need to have taught for a total of three years at any point within the last seven years. This makes it easier for military families to settle in Colorado without worrying about losing their professional credentials due to frequent moves.

Official Summary

Under current law, the department of education may issue a professional license to a teacher or special services provider who holds a comparable license from another state and has 3 years of continuous teaching or special services experience. The bill exempts military spouses, as defined in the bill, from the requirement that the teaching or special services experience be continuous, and instead requires 3 years of experience within the previous 7 years. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.) Read More

Votes