CO HB1082

Enacts the "Felon-free Schools Act of 2010" to prohibit school districts and public schools from employing nonlicensed persons convicted of specified criminal offenses.

Disqualifies applicants and employees in nonlicensed school positions who have been convicted of felony child abuse, crimes of violence, felonies involving unlawful sexual behavior, felonies with domestic violence elements, felony drug offenses, indecent exposure, or equivalent out-of-state offenses.

Requires mandatory termination of nonlicensed school employees if fingerprint-based criminal history checks disclose convictions for offenses listed in the bill, and requires submission of fingerprints within twenty days of written request.

Applies disqualification provisions to charter schools and institute charter schools through amendments to related statutes.

Adds felony drug offenses as a mandatory disqualification ground for licensed educators seeking to deny, annul, suspend, or revoke teaching licenses and certificates.