Senate Bill 19-137 Summary

• Extends the Colorado Student Leaders Institute from a pilot program ending summer 2019 to a year-long program operating through July 1, 2024.

• Changes the program's cash fund mechanism to credit any unexpended money remaining as of June 30, 2024 (instead of June 30, 2019) to the state education fund.

• Modifies language regarding academic credit application to specify that three hours of postsecondary credit earned through the institute may be applied toward civics course completion and high school graduation requirements.

• Appropriates $218,825 from the general fund to the Department of Higher Education for the 2019-20 fiscal year, including funding for an additional 1.0 FTE position.

• Designates the legislation as a safety clause measure necessary for immediate preservation of public peace, health, and safety.