HB1090

Teacher Licensing Requirements

Complete·4/20/26

Colorado HB1090 modifies teacher licensing requirements, exempting experienced teachers from certain programs.

Colorado HB1090 amends teacher licensing requirements by exempting applicants with at least two years of full-time teaching experience in a Colorado private school from completing a program of preparation or an induction program. The bill also requires applicants to disclose misdemeanor convictions against at-risk persons or children, regardless of the conviction date, but not misdemeanors older than seven years unless they involved at-risk persons or children. The changes take effect August 12, 2026, pending a potential referendum.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

34 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 27

7:30 AM

Senate Third Reading Calendar

Mar 26

7:30 AM

Senate Second Reading Calendar

History

Apr 20

Governor Signed

Apr 16

House

Signed by the Speaker of the House

Apr 16

Senate

Signed by the President of the Senate