HB 18-1005

HB 18-1005, a Colorado bill that has been signed into law, requires schools to inform students and their parents about opportunities for concurrent enrollment in college courses while they are still in high school. The notice must include details on the deadlines for eligibility and emphasize how these courses can help reduce college costs, improve graduation rates, and provide valuable job skills. Schools need to give this information before the enrollment period starts, covering both courses offered at their own facilities and those provided by colleges. This law affects all students in Colorado who are eligible for concurrent enrollment programs, ensuring they have clear information about these opportunities early enough to make informed decisions.

Official Summary

Under current law, a school district, board of cooperative services, district charter school, or institute charter school (local education provider) must notify students and their parents of opportunities for concurrent enrollment in postsecondary courses. The bill requires the notice to include information regarding the local education provider's timelines that affect student eligibility to take these courses and a statement informing students that they may significantly reduce college expenses, increase the likelihood of completing college, and earn marketable workforce skills by taking concurrent enrollment courses. Prior to the beginning of the enrollment period for postsecondary concurrent enrollment courses, the local education provider shall provide students and their parents with written notice of postsecondary courses offered at the local education provider's facility and the cost of those courses, as well as notice regarding postsecondary courses offered at the postsecondary institution's facility and the cost of those courses. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.) , Read More

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