HB 26-1029

HB 26-1029, titled "Student Representation Commission on Higher Education," aims to increase student involvement in higher education by adding two nonvoting student members to the Colorado commission on higher education. One member will represent graduate research universities or four-year institutions, and another will represent community colleges, local district colleges, or area technical colleges. The bill also slightly adjusts the advisory committee's composition but only if a related Senate bill does not pass. Since it has been signed into law, this means that students now have more direct representation in decisions affecting higher education policies in Colorado.

Official Summary

The act expands the Colorado commission on higher education (commission) from 11 to 13 members by adding 2 nonvoting student members who are enrolled at a state-supported institution of higher education (student members). Specifically, the act adds:One student member from a graduate research university or a 4-year institution of higher education; andOne student member from a community college, local district college, or area technical college.     The governor shall make initial appointments of student members on or before July 1, 2027. Student members serve on the commission for a term of 2 years.     The act shrinks the advisory committee to the commission from 13 to 12 members by removing the advisory committee member designated to represent the students of the state.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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