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ColoradoSB25-1542025 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Access to Educator Pathways

Sponsored By: Cathy Kipp (Democratic), Eliza Hamrick (Democratic), Matt Soper (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

More endorsement paths for Colorado teachers

The state education board must set minimum coursework standards for teacher endorsements. Licensed Colorado teachers can use strong grades in standards-aligned, department-approved coursework to qualify for certain additional endorsements. Covered areas include secondary, early childhood, early childhood special education, elementary education, and special education generalist endorsements. Licensed teachers seeking additional endorsements can also show their skills through the law’s multiple-measures process. That option is available only while any of the 1,000 applicant spots remain open.

Tuition cap for off-campus teacher training

Colleges offering off-campus instruction must meet a tuition cap to participate in the Teacher Recruitment Education and Preparation program. This applies to courses in the guaranteed transfer pathway matrix or a statewide degree transfer agreement. Tuition cannot exceed the rate set by the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education. Off-campus courses in this program remain covered by Colorado’s concurrent enrollment law, unlike other off-campus courses.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Cathy Kipp

    Democratic • Senate

  • Eliza Hamrick

    Democratic • House

  • Matt Soper

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Andrew Boesenecker

    Democratic • House

  • Alex Valdez

    Democratic • House

  • Bob Marshall

    Democratic • House

  • Brianna Titone

    Democratic • House

  • Chad Clifford

    Democratic • House

  • Emily Sirota

    Democratic • House

  • Jennifer Bacon

    Democratic • House

  • Jamie Jackson

    Democratic • House

  • Julie McCluskie

    Democratic • House

  • Jacque Phillips

    Democratic • House

  • Kyle Brown

    Democratic • House

  • Karen McCormick

    Democratic • House

  • Katie Stewart

    Democratic • House

  • Lesley Smith

    Democratic • House

  • Michael Carter

    Democratic • House

  • Meg Froelich

    Democratic • House

  • Mandy Lindsay

    Democratic • House

  • Meghan Lukens

    Democratic • House

  • Manny Rutinel

    Democratic • House

  • Rep. S. Bird

    Affiliation unavailable

  • Sheila Lieder

    Democratic • House

  • Steven Woodrow

    Democratic • House

  • Tammy Story

    Democratic • House

  • Chris Kolker

    Democratic • Senate

  • Dafna Michaelson Jenet

    Democratic • Senate

  • Sen. F. Winter

    Affiliation unavailable

  • Iman Jodeh

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jeff Bridges

    Democratic • Senate

  • James Coleman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Julie Gonzales

    Democratic • Senate

  • Janice Marchman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kyle Mullica

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lisa Cutter

    Democratic • Senate

  • Matt Ball

    Democratic • Senate

  • Marc Snyder

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mike Weissman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Tony Exum

    Democratic • Senate

  • Tom Sullivan

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 83 • No: 34

House vote • 4/17/2025

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 45 • No: 18

House vote • 4/3/2025

Refer Senate Bill 25-154 to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 8 • No: 5

Senate vote • 3/11/2025

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 25 • No: 9

Senate vote • 3/5/2025

Refer Senate Bill 25-154 to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 5 • No: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    5/9/2025House

  2. Signed by the President of the Senate

    5/7/2025Senate

  3. Sent to the Governor

    5/7/2025House

  4. Signed by the Speaker of the House

    5/7/2025House

  5. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    4/17/2025House

  6. House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments

    4/16/2025House

  7. House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments

    4/8/2025House

  8. House Committee on Education Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole

    4/3/2025House

  9. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    3/11/2025Senate

  10. Introduced In House - Assigned to Education

    3/11/2025House

  11. Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee

    3/10/2025Senate

  12. Senate Committee on Education Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole

    3/5/2025Senate

  13. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Education

    2/5/2025Senate

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