HB 18-1086

House Bill 18-1086 allows community colleges in Colorado to offer bachelor's degrees in nursing with approval from the state board. This means that students can complete their nursing degree at a community college instead of a four-year university. The bill also requires these colleges to consider factors like student demand and cost when proposing new programs, and they must notify other higher education institutions before applying for approval. Since the bill has been signed into law, community colleges can now apply to offer these degrees if they meet certain criteria.

Official Summary

The bill allows, with board approval, a community college that is part of the state system of community and technical colleges (community college) to offer a bachelor of science degree in nursing as a completion degree (nursing degree). In considering a request from a community college to offer a nursing degree, the board shall consider student and workforce demand, cost effectiveness for students, and accreditation and licensing requirements. At least 90 days prior to requesting board approval to offer a nursing degree, a community college shall provide notice of its request to all state institutions of higher education. A reporting requirement is added providing that each state-supported institution of higher education that offers a nursing degree provide the department of higher education with an annual report concerning its nursing degree program. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.) , Read More

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