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CO HB1136

CO HB1136
Create Department of Personnel Program Pathways to Public Service


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Introduced
02/04/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

The bill creates the pathways to public service program (program) in the department of personnel (department) using existing resources. The purpose of the program is for the department to work with academic and workforce entities to identify existing curriculum and course work that would qualify students for positions within state government. Participation by academic and workforce entities is voluntary.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a "Pathways to Public Service Program" within the Department of Personnel, utilizing existing resources, to connect students from secondary schools and postsecondary institutions (colleges and universities) with potential state government jobs. The program aims to identify existing coursework and educational experiences that can qualify students for entry-level state positions, thereby encouraging public service careers and helping state agencies fill vacancies. Participation by schools and workforce entities is voluntary, and the Department of Personnel will collaborate with various educational and workforce development agencies to align skills-based hiring criteria with curricula and identify targeted positions, while also adopting policies that recognize work-based learning experiences as valid qualifications and collecting data on program hires and retention.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (15)

Last Action

House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments (on 02/23/2026)

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