HB 17-1239 Summary

• Relocates laws regulating private occupational schools from Title 12, Article 59 to Title 23, Article 64 of Colorado Revised Statutes as part of an organizational recodification

• Transfers all powers, duties, and functions of the private occupational school division and board to the Department of Higher Education without substantive changes to existing regulations

• Updates references throughout Colorado law (approximately 20 sections) to reflect the new statutory location of private occupational school provisions

• Maintains current standards for school approval, student refunds, surety bonds, deceptive practice prohibitions, and agent permits without modification

• Article 64 of Title 23 is scheduled for repeal effective September 1, 2024, subject to legislative review and continuation