CLICS/CLICS2026A/commsumm.nsf
PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For SB26-126
SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Date Mar 11, 2026
Location SCR 357
SB26-126 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
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| Attachment C |
https://www.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2026A/commsumm.nsf/0/6FD6E6E60C70CE2D87258DC3005E8CEC/$File/Attachment C.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment D |
https://www.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2026A/commsumm.nsf/0/104E5E53D44CA0B187258DC3005E9476/$File/Attachment D.pdf?OpenElement
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03:12:14 PM |
The committee took a brief recess. |
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03:16:58 PM |
The committee came
back to order. Senator Marchman and Senator Rich, co-sponsors, presented
Senate Bill 26-126, which concerns licensure for experienced out-of-state
teachers. They provided opening comments and distributed amendment L.001
(Attachment C).
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03:22:22 PM |
Erin Gold, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill. Meghan Raynes, representing
Colorado Education Association, testified in support of the bill. Denille
LePlatt, representing Colorado Rural Schools Alliance, testified in support
of the bill. Chris Selle, representing Meeker School District, testified
in support of the bill. Tanya Klein, representing Colorado Department of
Education, was available to answer committee questions. The panel answered
questions from the committee. |
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03:36:05 PM |
The co-sponsors explained
amendment L.001 (Attachment C). |
03:43:47 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.001 |
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Rich |
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Bright |
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Frizell |
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Kipp |
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Rich |
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Snyder |
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Marchman |
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Kolker |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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03:43:48 PM |
The co-sponsors distributed
and explained L.002 (Attachment D). |
03:46:41 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.002 |
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Marchman |
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Bright |
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Frizell |
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Kipp |
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Rich |
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Snyder |
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Marchman |
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Kolker |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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03:46:57 PM |
The co-sponsors made
final comments on the bill. Committee members made comments. |
03:49:48 PM
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Motion |
Refer Senate Bill 26-126, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. |
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Marchman |
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Bright |
Yes |
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Frizell |
Yes |
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Kipp |
Yes |
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Rich |
Yes |
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Snyder |
Yes |
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Marchman |
Yes |
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Kolker |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 7 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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