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:
For detailed information supporting 1 CCR 301-113, click below to download a copy of each item:
How to Submit Feedback
- Complete the form below by Friday, November 5, 2021.
- As an alternative, you or members of your staff may attend the rulemaking hearings during the State Board of Education meetings in November 2021 to provide oral testimony. View Board meeting agendas.
- You may also provide written comment to the rules via state.board@cde.state.co.us through November 10, 2021.
For additional information, please see the Educator Talent – Policy Update page.
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