HB 24-1210 Summary

• Extends the Colorado Commission on Higher Education's deadline for submitting its statewide longitudinal data system report from January 15, 2023 to January 15, 2025, with a second report due January 15, 2026.

• The reports must address work required and barriers identified, including recommendations for legislative changes necessary to deliver a system connecting K-12, postsecondary education, and workforce information.

• Extends the availability of a $3,000,000 appropriation to the Department of Higher Education from the workers, employers, and workforce centers cash fund through December 31, 2026, for implementing the student success data system.

• The original appropriation was designated for the 2022-23 and 2023-24 fiscal years with an assumption of 1.0 additional FTE; unspent funds can now be carried forward for the same purpose.