CO HB1137

Department of higher education shall establish teacher cadet programs in identified rural schools and school districts on or before July 1, 2017, with funding provided to local school districts, charter schools, or the charter school institute.

Programs may contract with boards of cooperative services to identify and support high school students interested in pursuing teaching careers in rural Colorado, including early childhood education.

Teacher cadet programs are encouraged to identify students with disabilities and students reflecting the geographic, racial, and ethnic diversity of the state.

Department of higher education and department of education shall evaluate the effectiveness of the teacher cadet program every five years.

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