Bill > HB1307

This bill updates technical references in Colorado education law, primarily focusing on clarifying and standardizing the definition of "paraprofessional" across multiple statutes. The bill adds a new definition for "paraprofessional" in Section 22-60.3-201 as a person trained to assist a licensed teacher, and then removes or updates specific references to the previous definition in sections related to teacher programs, employment, and retirement. The changes include removing references to an older definition in section 22-60.3-102 and replacing them with the new definition in section 22-60.3-201. These modifications affect how paraprofessionals are referenced in contexts such as educational assistance programs, teacher residency support, and post-retirement employment in school settings. The bill aims to create consistency in legal terminology and ensure that references to paraprofessionals are accurate and up-to-date across different parts of Colorado's education law. The bill will take effect after the standard 90-day period following the legislative session, with a potential referendum process that could delay implementation until the November 2026 election.

Education

https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb25-1307