CO SB058

Bill

CO SB058

Approval Of Alternative Principal Programs

Introduced
02/16/2021

In Committee
05/11/2021

Crossed Over
05/17/2021

Passed
05/17/2021

Dead

Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/24/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

The bill authorizes a school district, a board of cooperative services, an institution of higher education, a nonprofit organization, a charter school, the state charter school institute, a nonpublic school, or any combination thereof to create an alternative principal program (program). The program must meet statutory requirements and is subject to approval and periodic reapproval by the state board of education. A person who completes an approved program while employed by a school district, board of cooperative services, or charter school may qualify for an initial or professional principal license.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes designated agencies, such as school districts, boards of cooperative services, institutions of higher education, and others, to create alternative principal programs that provide the necessary preparation and training for individuals to meet the quality standards for principals and qualify for a professional principal license. The bill outlines the minimum requirements for these alternative principal programs, including providing information and training on relevant federal laws and effective special education practices. The bill also establishes a process for the state board of education to approve and periodically reapprove these alternative principal programs.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Education

Sponsors (25)

Don Coram (R)*, Colin Larson (R)*, Tammy Story (D)*, Steven Woodrow (D)*, Jennifer Bacon (D), Tracey Bernett (D), Shannon Bird (D), Jeff Bridges (D), Yadira Caraveo (D), Monica Duran (D), Tony Exum (D), Leroy Garcia (D), Chris Hansen (D), Dennis Hisey (R), Cathy Kipp (D), Susan Lontine (D), Julie McCluskie (D), Barbara McLachlan (D), Dafna Michaelson Jenet (D), Kyle Mullica (D), David Ortiz (D), Cleave Simpson (R), Jerry Sonnenberg (R), Mary Young (D), Rachel Zenzinger (D),

Last Action

Governor Signed (on 05/24/2021)

Official Document

https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb21-058

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb21-058
Fiscal Note FN3	https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2021A/bills/fn/2021a_sb058_f1.pdf
BillText	https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2021A/bills/2021a_058_enr.pdf
BillText	https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2021A/bills/2021a_058_rer.pdf
BillText	https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2021A/bills/2021a_058_rev.pdf
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Budget Staff Analysis SA2	https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2021A/bills/fn/2021a_sb0058_hse.pdf
BillText	https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2021A/bills/2021a_058_ren.pdf
Senate Appropriations Amendment J.001	https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/leg.colorado.gov/2021A/amendments/SB058_J.001.pdf
BillText	https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2021A/bills/2021a_058_eng.pdf
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Budget Staff Analysis SA1	https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2021A/bills/fn/2021a_sb0058_sen.pdf
Fiscal Note FN2	https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2021A/bills/fn/2021a_sb058_r1.pdf
Senate Education Amendment L.002	https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/leg.colorado.gov/2021A/amendments/SB058_L.002.pdf
BillText	https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2021A/bills/2021a_058_01.pdf
Fiscal Note FN1	https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2021A/bills/fn/2021a_sb058_00.pdf

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