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ColoradoSB26-1532026 Regular SessionSenate

Licensed School Counselor Credit Hour Requirements

Sponsored By: Chris Kolker (Democratic), Cleave Simpson (Republican), Jennifer Bacon (Democratic), Matthew Martinez (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)

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Analyzed Economic Effects

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Colorado school counselors face graduate credit minimum

Colorado sets a degree requirement for an initial special services license with a school counselor endorsement. Applicants must hold a master's degree or higher in school counseling from an accredited college or university. The degree must include at least 48 graduate semester credit hours. Applicants must still meet state board standards for preparation, experience, and performance, as applicable. Only the Colorado Department of Education can issue the initial license.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Chris Kolker

    Democratic • Senate

  • Cleave Simpson

    Republican • Senate

  • Jennifer Bacon

    Democratic • House

  • Matthew Martinez

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Chad Clifford

    Democratic • House

  • Eliza Hamrick

    Democratic • House

  • Gretchen Rydin

    Democratic • House

  • Jamie Jackson

    Democratic • House

  • Julie McCluskie

    Democratic • House

  • Jacque Phillips

    Democratic • House

  • Karen McCormick

    Democratic • House

  • Kenny Nguyen

    Democratic • House

  • Katie Stewart

    Democratic • House

  • Lorena Garcia

    Democratic • House

  • Lori Goldstein

    Democratic • House

  • Monica Duran

    Democratic • House

  • Mandy Lindsay

    Democratic • House

  • Cathy Kipp

    Democratic • Senate

  • Iman Jodeh

    Democratic • Senate

  • James Coleman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Julie Gonzales

    Democratic • Senate

  • Janice Marchman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Katie Wallace

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lisa Cutter

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lisa Frizell

    Republican • Senate

  • Robert Rodriguez

    Democratic • Senate

  • Tom Sullivan

    Democratic • Senate

  • William Lindstedt

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 105 • No: 10

House vote • 4/21/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 54 • No: 9

House vote • 4/15/2026

Refer Senate Bill 26-153 to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 12 • No: 1

Senate vote • 4/9/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 33 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/6/2026

Refer Senate Bill 26-153 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.

Yes: 6 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    5/4/2026House

  2. Sent to the Governor

    4/23/2026House

  3. Signed by the President of the Senate

    4/22/2026Senate

  4. Signed by the Speaker of the House

    4/22/2026House

  5. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    4/21/2026House

  6. House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments

    4/20/2026House

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

    4/17/2026House

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

    4/15/2026House

  9. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    4/9/2026Senate

  10. Introduced In House - Assigned to Education

    4/9/2026House

  11. Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments

    4/8/2026Senate

  12. Senate Committee on Education Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole

    4/6/2026Senate

  13. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Education

    3/31/2026Senate

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