HB 25-1307
signedUpdating Technical References in Education Law
Plain-English Summary
AI-generatedHouse Bill 25-1307 updates Colorado’s education laws by removing outdated references to a teacher residency program that was discontinued in 2023.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The act repeals obsolete references to the teacher residency expansion program (program), which was repealed in 2023.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.)
Details
- Chamber
- House
- First action
- 2025-06-04
- Latest action
- 2025-03-20
- Last action desc.
- Introduced In House - Assigned to Education
- OpenStates
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amendsHB 22-1057(2022A)· signedPublic Employees' Retirement Association Employment After Teacher Retirement
amendsHB 22-1101(2022A)· signedPublic Employees' Retirement Association Service Retiree Employment In Rural Schools
amendsSB 24-099(2024A)· signedPublic Employees' Retirement Association Employment after Retirement for Rural Schools
amendsHB 17-1265(2017A)· signedPERA Public Employees' Retirement Association Judicial Division Total Employer Contribution
relatesSB 24-099(2024A)· signedPublic Employees' Retirement Association Employment after Retirement for Rural Schools
relatesHB 24-1044(2024A)· signedAdditional PERA Service Retirees for Schools
relatesHB 25-1052(2025A)· signedIncome Tax Credit for Public Employees' Retirement Association Retirees
relatesSB 18-240(2018A)· signedRevised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act
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relatesHB 24-1264(2024A)· signedSupporting the Educator Workforce
relatesSB 24-044(2024A)· signedPublic Employees' Retirement Association Retiree Refundable Income Tax Credit
relatesSB 24-169(2024A)· signedState Firefighter Public Employees' Retirement Association Job Classification
relatesHB 17-1176(2017A)· signedPERA Public Employees' Retirement Association Retirees Employed By Rural School Districts
relatesSB 23-104(2023A)· signedPublic Employees' Retirement Association True-up Of Denver Public Schools Division Employer Contribution
relatesSB 18-200(2018A)· signedModifications To PERA Public Employees' Retirement Association To Eliminate Unfunded Liability
relatesHB 17-1265(2017A)· signedPERA Public Employees' Retirement Association Judicial Division Total Employer Contribution
relatesHB 25-1105(2025A)· signedPublic Employees' Retirement Association True-up of Denver Public Schools Division Employer Contribution
relatesHB 22-1101(2022A)· signedPublic Employees' Retirement Association Service Retiree Employment In Rural Schools
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relatesHB 24-1059(2024A)· signedCompensation for State Elected Officials
Affected by (5)
amendsHB 26-1146(2026A)· signedAllow Approved Facility Schools Participate in Public Employees' Retirement Association
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Votes
BILL
2025-04-23 · Senate · pass — Yes: 35 · No: 0 · Other: —
BILL
2025-04-14 · House · pass — Yes: 63 · No: 1 · Other: —