Educator Talent Rules Feedback

Overview

CDE was previously seeking public comment on revisions to the Rules for the Administration of the Educator Licensing Act of 1991, 1 CCR 301-37 and the Rules for the Administration of the Educator Recruitment and Retention Program, 1 CCR 301-113. The public comment period has now closed. This rulemaking process was initiated as a result of legislation stemming from the 2021 legislative cycle, and includes rules related to SB21-185.

The rule amendments to 1 CCR 301-37 are intended to:

• Amend behavioral health coursework
• Incorporate foundational reading skills
• Incorporate educator enforcement criteria in which a license can be denied, suspended or revoked due to convictions of other territories
• Update lawful presence and applicant identity
• Update educator preparation approvals
• Establish the alternative principal preparation program standards per legislation
• Expand areas in which an adjunct authorization may be issued
• Change the valid duration of professional teacher, SSP, principal, and administrator licenses from five to seven years.

The new rules in 1 CCR 301-113 are intended to:

• Support the transition of members of the armed forces into a second career to serve as educators across the state;
• Support nonmilitary-affiliated educator candidates preparing to serve as educators across the state;
• Fill teaching positions in geographic and subject areas affected by the educator workforce shortage.

For detailed information supporting 1 CCR 301-37, click below to download a copy of each item:

• Memo detailing noticing of the Rules
• Clean version of the Rules
• Redlined version of the Rules
• Crosswalk for these rules with statute--coming soon!

For detailed information supporting 1 CCR 301-113, click below to download a copy of each item:

• Memo detailing noticing of the Rules
• Draft version of the Rules
• Crosswalk for these rules with statute