Colorado · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1291: Educator Performance Evaluations
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1291 is a bill introduced in the Colorado House on February 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Educator Performance Evaluations. Primary sponsor: Chris Kolker (Democratic), Eliza Hamrick (Democratic), Lori Goldstein (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): House Committee on Education Postpone Indefinitely.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Under current law, a local board of education's (local board) or board of cooperative services' (BOCES) licensed personnel employment performance system must ensure that nonprobationary teachers receive one evaluation resulting in a written evaluation report in each academic year.The bill requires that nonprobationary teachers receive one evaluation resulting in a written evaluation report at least once every 3 academic years; except that, if a nonprobationary teacher receives a less than effective rating, the local board or BOCES may require that the nonprobationary teacher receive one evaluation that results in a written evaluation report in the next academic year.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Kolker | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Eliza Hamrick | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Lori Goldstein | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Committee on Education Postpone Indefinitely
- Introduced In House - Assigned to Education