SB 23-048

Senate Bill 23-048, which has been approved by the governor and will take effect on August 7, 2023, extends the maximum length of employment contracts for non-tenure-track teachers and librarians at Colorado's state colleges and universities from three years to five years. This change affects educators who are not on a tenure track but still hold important teaching or librarian roles. Once effective, these longer contract lengths will provide more stability and predictability for these faculty members in their employment situations.

Official Summary

The act extends the maximum length of an employment contract between a state system of higher education, or a campus of a state institution of higher education, and an individual who has a non-tenure-track classroom teaching or librarian appointment from 3 years to 5 years. APPROVED by Governor March 23, 2023 EFFECTIVE August 7, 2023 NOTE: This act was passed without a safety clause and takes effect 90 days after sine die. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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