CO SB225

Amends the definition of "early college" to require each student to enroll in and complete both secondary and postsecondary courses within four years of high school, resulting in either a high school diploma plus associate's degree or other postsecondary credential, or at least 60 credits toward a postsecondary credential.

Lists five specific schools that qualify as early colleges: Dolores Huerta Preparatory High School in Pueblo, Southwest Early College Charter High School in Denver, Front Range Early College in Denver, Colorado Springs Early Colleges, and Early College High School in Arvada.

Requires the State Board of Education to review all secondary schools identified as early colleges before May 21, 2009, and those designated after that date to confirm they meet the new curriculum requirements by July 1, 2018, with schools that do not comply losing their early college designation.

Allows districts to include student enrollment in postsecondary courses for the 2018-19 and 2019-20 budget years for students who attended schools designated as early colleges before this bill's effective date.

Contains a safety clause declaring the act necessary for immediate preservation of public peace, health, and safety.