HB 23-1262

HB 23-1262, also known as the Colorado Re-engaged Initiative Modifications, changes the rules for students seeking an associate degree through the Colorado Re-engaged Initiative. Under this new law, a student can only receive an associate degree through this initiative if they haven't already earned more than 15 credit hours from a community college or occupational education institution before joining the program. The bill was signed into law by the governor on June 7, 2023 and will take effect on August 7, 2023. This means that starting in August, students who have already taken many classes elsewhere won't be eligible for this specific degree pathway through the re-engaged initiative.

Official Summary

The act requires that, to receive an associate degree through the Colorado re-engaged initiative, a student must not have received 15 or more credit hours from a community college or occupational education institution before transferring to the initiative. APPROVED by Governor June 7, 2023 EFFECTIVE August 7, 2023 NOTE: This act was passed without a safety clause and takes effect 90 days after sine die. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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