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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The bill creates the Colorado school district superintendents council (council) in the department of education (department) to coordinate with school districts regarding proposed guidance policies developed by the department and to cooperate with and secure the assistance of school districts in formulating, coordinating, and recommending guidance policies to the department. The department is required to send the council proposed guidance policies, and the council shall review, discuss, and vote on the proposed guidance policies within 45 days after receiving the policies. The proposed guidance policies must not go into effect until the council has taken formal action by a majority vote on the policies. The department is required to consider and incorporate the council's recommendations involving department guidance policies that impact local control.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Colorado School District Superintendents Council within the Department of Education to improve collaboration between the department and school districts on proposed guidance policies. The council, composed of five superintendents from smaller districts, five from larger districts, and one representative from a statewide superintendents' entity, will review, discuss, and vote on any new or revised guidance policies developed by the Department of Education. These policies will not take effect until the council approves them by a majority vote, and the department must consider and incorporate the council's recommendations, especially those impacting local control, which refers to the authority of local school districts to make decisions about their schools. The council also has powers to make legislative recommendations, seek grants, form committees, and report its findings to legislative committees.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
House Committee on Education Postpone Indefinitely (on 02/26/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1094 |
| House Education Amendment L.001 | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_amendments/18097/download |
| Fiscal Note FN1 | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/111983/download |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/111190/download |
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