HB 25-1307

House Bill 25-1307 updates Colorado’s education laws by removing outdated references to a teacher residency program that was discontinued in 2023. It also clarifies the definition of "paraprofessional" to align with current educational practices and statutes. This bill affects educators, schools, and anyone involved in defining roles within the state's education system. Since it has been signed into law, these updates are now part of Colorado’s official education regulations.

Official Summary

The act repeals obsolete references to the teacher residency expansion program (program), which was repealed in 2023. Current law continues to reference the definition for "paraprofessional" as it appeared in the program. The act recreates the definition of "paraprofessional" for the current statutory uses of the term. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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