CO HB1269

Local education providers must notify parents within two school days after an employee is charged with specific felony offenses, including felony child abuse, crimes of violence, unlawful sexual behavior, domestic violence felonies, felony indecent exposure, or level 1-2 drug felonies.

Notification must include the employee's name, position, employment status, length of employment, alleged offense with statute citation, and a statement that the person is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Notification applies to employees in direct student contact or with student access, including former employees terminated within twelve months before charges are filed.

The state board of education cannot waive the notification requirements for school districts, charter schools, or institute charter schools.

The act takes effect August 15, 2018, unless a referendum petition is filed, in which case it requires voter approval at the November 2018 general election.