HB 17-1081

HB 17-1081, also known as the Olympic Athletes Colorado In-state Tuition bill, allows athletes training in elite programs approved by the U.S. Olympic Committee and related sports governing bodies to pay in-state tuition rates at state-supported colleges and universities in Colorado, regardless of where they live in the state. Previously, these athletes had to reside specifically in Colorado Springs to qualify for in-state tuition; now, they can be based anywhere in Colorado. Since the bill has been signed into law, Olympic and Paralympic athletes training across Colorado will benefit from lower tuition costs at public colleges and universities.

Official Summary

The bill allows a state-supported institution of higher education to charge in-state tuition to an athlete residing anywhere in Colorado and training in an elite level program in Colorado approved by the United States Olympic committee and the governing body of an Olympic, Paralympic, Pan American, or Parapan American sport. The bill removes the requirement in current law that athletes must be residing in Colorado Springs. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

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