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CO HB1094

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2019

Primary Sponsor

Matt Soper

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds basic life skills education to the list of courses for which Colorado public schools must provide internet links to the Department of Education in their performance reports.

  • Specifies that basic life skills education may include financial literacy curriculum covering household budgeting, checking accounts, credit cards, student loans, and retirement planning.

  • Includes home economics and nutrition education such as healthful food choices, healthy eating habits, balanced diets, and appropriate portion sizes.

  • Encompasses student wellness education, physical activity, automotive maintenance, wood and metal shop classes, and health education including CPR, the Heimlich maneuver, and response to loss of consciousness or seizures.

  • Takes effect August 2, 2019, unless a referendum petition is filed, in which case it requires voter approval at the November 2020 general election.

Legislative Description

Internet Link To Basic Life Skills Education Courses

Last Action

House Third Reading Lost - No Amendments

2/12/2019

Committee Referrals

Committee of the Whole2/7/2019
Education1/14/2019

Full Bill Text

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