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CO SB061
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/28/2023
Primary Sponsor
Chris Kolker
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AI Summary
- Eliminates the requirement for the Colorado Department of Education to administer a state assessment in social studies to elementary and secondary students
- Declares that eliminating the state assessment does not eliminate education standards for social studies or reduce the value and significance of social studies instruction
- Removes references to social studies from the state assessment requirements in Colorado Revised Statutes Section 22-7-1006.3, leaving English language arts, mathematics, and science as required assessments
- Reduces the appropriation to the Department of Education's statewide assessment program by $1,025,521 for fiscal year 2023-24
- Takes effect 90 days after final adjournment of the general assembly, subject to voter approval if a referendum petition is filed by November 2024
Legislative Description
Eliminate State Assessment In Social Studies
Last Action
House Second Reading Special Order - Laid Over to 05/09/2023 - No Amendments
5/7/2023
Committee Referrals
Education2/28/2023
Committee of the Whole2/17/2023
Appropriations2/6/2023
Education1/20/2023
Full Bill Text
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