CO SB077

Extends standard response time for public records requests from 3 to 5 working days, with extensions increased from 7 to 10 working days for extenuating circumstances; media and newspersons retain the original 3-day timeline with 7-day extensions

Excludes from public records definition written documents or electronic records produced by assistive communication devices for individuals with disabilities or language barriers

Requires public entities to post CORA policies, records retention policies, and request procedures on their websites or in designated public locations

Allows custodians 30 working days to respond to requests determined to be for direct solicitation of business for pecuniary gain, with requesters able to challenge the determination in district court

Expands student privacy protections to exclude any information that could be used to directly contact students, not just addresses and telephone numbers