CO SB051

Amends Colorado Revised Statutes 22-32-116.5 to modify the appeals process for students sanctioned or found ineligible to participate in extracurricular activities.

Removes the requirement for students to file petitions or complaints with judges or neutral arbitrators after completing the school's appeal process.

Allows students to seek a preliminary injunction or restraining order from a court of competent jurisdiction instead.

Eliminates the 30-day decision requirement and the provision for equal cost-sharing between students and schools for arbitration proceedings.

Takes effect August 5, 2015, unless subject to a referendum petition, in which case it requires approval by Colorado voters in November 2016.