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.

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.