College completion bill advances
A bill intended to improve college remedial education programs has easily passed a House committee, as have two college name changes.
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Key week looms for education bills
The 2012 legislative session is at its midpoint, but two key education measures are only now coming up for their first committee hearings.
Bargaining sunshine bill moves
A bill requiring school district contract negotiations be open to the public has passed a House committee.
Friday Churn: Dual enrollment jumps
Dual high school/college enrollment is popular with education policymakers, and students seem to like it as well.
Trigger bill passes House
Updated – The Colorado House today gave narrow final approval to House Bill 12-1149, the so-called parent trigger bill.
Partisan spat rocks House Education
Two surprise amendments ignited a partisan House Education Committee fight Monday that ended with the sponsor walking out on his own bill.
Gaming bill debated, delayed
Colorado’s community colleges could hit a $29 million annual jackpot if – and this could be a big if – House Bill 12-1280 passes.
House debates “unfunded mandate”
A floor fight over a concurrent enrollment bill abruptly ended Monday when the measure was laid over by the House majority leader. Plus roundup
Reverse transfer bill passes Senate
Updated – The Senate Thursday gave final approval to the reverse transfer bill designed to help more students earn associate’s degrees.
ASSET bill jumps second hurdle
The Senate has given 20-13 preliminary approval to Senate Bill 12-015, which would create a special college tuition rate for undocumented students. Expanded story
