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CO HB1027

Bill

Status

Passed

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Katie Stewart

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds BOCES executive directors to the list of PERA retirees who may return to work in education positions without losing retirement benefits, provided the hiring entity demonstrates a critical shortage and the retiree has relevant experience
  • Retirees who retire before meeting full service retirement requirements under PERA must wait two years after retirement before being rehired by their last employer under this provision
  • Defines "BOCES executive director" as an individual with executive authority for the administration of a board of cooperative services
  • Expands the definition of "local education provider" for postsecondary and workforce readiness funding to include all boards of cooperative services, removing the previous requirement that they operate public schools
  • Includes a safety clause declaring the act necessary for immediate preservation of public peace, health, or safety

Legislative Description

BOCES Definition & Executive Director

Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)

Last Action

Governor Signed

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/6/2026
Committee of the Whole1/29/2026
Education1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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