SB 23-258

Senate Bill 23-258 consolidates the oversight of teacher training programs in Colorado under a single department within the state’s education system. It also establishes an advisory committee to provide input on these programs and related issues. The bill allocates funding for this new structure and was signed into law by the governor, taking effect on August 7, 2023. This means that starting from August 7th, all educator preparation programs in Colorado will be reviewed and approved through a unified process managed by the Department of Education.

Official Summary

The act consolidates the review and approval process for educator preparation programs under the department of education and the state board of education. The act creates an advisory committee to the state board of education and the department to provide input on relevant topics related to educator preparation and educator quality. The act anticipates an appropriation of $108,990 from the educator licensure cash fund to the department of education for the office of professional services. APPROVED by Governor June 2, 2023 EFFECTIVE August 7, 2023 NOTE: This act was passed without a safety clause and takes effect 90 days after sine die; except that section 22-60.5-121 (2)(h) takes effect only if House Bill 23-1231 becomes law and takes effect on the effective date of this act or the effective date of House Bill 23-1231, whichever is later. House Bill 23-1231 took effect May 15, 2023. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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