HB 26-1354

House Bill 26-1354 reduces funding for a professional development program that helps science teachers improve their skills from $3 million to $1.5 million and plans to end the program entirely by July 1, 2027. This affects science teachers across Colorado who rely on this program for training and resources. Since the bill has been signed into law, the funding reduction and eventual elimination of the program will proceed as planned, impacting future professional development opportunities for these educators.

Official Summary

Joint Budget Committee. For the 2024-25 state fiscal year, the general assembly appropriated $3 million from the state education fund for a professional development program for science teachers (program). The money is available for expenditure through the 2026-27 state fiscal year.     The bill reduces the appropriation to $1.5 million and repeals the program on July 1, 2027.(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

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