SB 23-281

Senate Bill 23-281, which has been approved by the governor and will take effect on August 7, 2023, requires non-regionally-accredited colleges and universities in Colorado to give new students a detailed enrollment agreement. This agreement must inform students about where they can get credit for their prior learning experiences and warn them that some of the credits earned at these institutions might not be accepted by other colleges or universities. The bill does not apply to private occupational schools. Essentially, it helps protect students from enrolling in programs where their hard-earned credits may not transfer easily to other educational institutions.

Official Summary

The act requires all non-regionally-accredited higher education institutions to provide incoming students with an enrollment agreement before the student enrolls. The agreement must include information about where students can obtain statewide credit for prior learning and a notice explaining that individual credits obtained at the non-regionally-accredited higher institution may not transfer to other colleges or universities in certain circumstances. The act does not apply to private occupational schools. APPROVED by Governor June 6, 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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