HB 19-1059 Summary

• Removes redundant language from Colorado's educator licensing statutes regarding out-of-state teacher and special services license applicants that was added in 2018.

• Amends C.R.S. 22-60.5-201 (professional teacher licenses) and C.R.S. 22-60.5-210 (professional special services licenses) by deleting the phrase "Except as otherwise provided in subsection (3)(b)(III)" from the experience requirements.

• Repeals subsection (3)(b)(III) in both statutes, which contained an exception allowing military spouses' teaching experience to be non-continuous if occurring within the previous seven years.

• Preserves the military spouse exception and its definition within the repealed subsection text, clarifying that removal of redundant language does not alter the scope or applicability of the statutory sections.

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