Colorado SB166 adds crimes of violence and felony drug offenses to the list of disqualifying convictions for school board members.

Colorado SB166 amends the state's statutes to disqualify individuals convicted of crimes of violence and felony drug offenses from serving as school board members. The bill specifies that these convictions must have occurred when the individual was an adult. The bill also clarifies that a person is disqualified from being a school board member if they have been convicted of a sexual offense against a child. The act takes effect on August 12, 2026, unless a referendum petition is filed against it.

Colorado SB166 adds crimes of violence and felony drug offenses to the list of disqualifying convictions for school board members.

Colorado SB166 amends the state's statutes to disqualify individuals convicted of crimes of violence and felony drug offenses from serving as school board members. The bill specifies that these convictions must have occurred when the individual was an adult. The bill also clarifies that a person is disqualified from being a school board member if they have been convicted of a sexual offense against a child. The act takes effect on August 12, 2026, unless a referendum petition is filed against it.