Literacy bill passes Senate 35-0
Updated – The Senate has passed the early childhood literacy bill.
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Parent notice rejected again
The Senate has rejected a maneuver designed to resurrect a controversial state rule requiring parents be notified when teachers are arrested. Roundup
Testing bill passes Senate
Updated – The state Senate today voted 31-4 to pass the bill requiring the state sign-on with a multistate testing program.
Legislative calendar April 30-May 4
Here’s the legislative calendar for April 30 to May 4, the last full week of the 2011 legislative session, which must adjourn by May 9.
State Board unconvinced on new tests
A split State Board of Education is opposing a bill that would commit Colorado to new multi-state achievement tests.
Zero-tolerance bill clears Senate
A bill to eliminate many school zero-tolerance discipline policies has passed the Senate overwhelmingly.
State board opposes testing bill
Updated – The State Board of Education has voted to oppose a contentious testing bill.
Literacy advances; ASSET doesn’t
The early childhood literacy bill has passed a crucial committee test, but the undocumented students tuition bill died in a House panel.
Literacy, ASSET vie for attention
Proposed Senate amendments to the early childhood literacy bill would give school districts more flexibility and a lot more money.
School finance act moves to Senate
Several significant education bills moved ahead Monday at the Capitol, including the school finance act.
