HB 25-1038: Postsecondary Credit Transfer Website

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

The act requires the department of higher education (department), subject to available appropriations, to develop and maintain a free, publicly accessible online platform (platform) to provide current and potential students who are pursuing postsecondary education in Colorado with relevant information about which credits and courses, work-related experiences, and prior learning opportunities are transferable to or between the state's public institutions of higher education (institution). On or before January 1, 2026, an institution may submit to the department for inclusion in the platform: A comprehensive record, from the fall 2023 term onward, of the institution's awards of postsecondary transfer credit for all courses that the institution has identified as having learning outcomes equivalent to corresponding offerings at other institutions; and Descriptions of the institution's policy on work-related experiences or prior learning opportunities, and the credentials, licenses, or apprenticeship certificates for which the institution awards postsecondary academic credit. Using the data provided by an institution, the department shall include in the platform information about the transferability to or between institutions for several sources of postsecondary academic credit. These sources include courses in the statewide common course numbering system, now referred to as the guaranteed transfer pathway matrix, and credits earned through various standardized tests. A not-for-profit private institution of higher education may, but is not required to, submit applicable information for inclusion in the platform. The act creates the postsecondary transfer credit platform cash fund to accept gifts, grants, and donations for the development, implementation, and maintenance of the platform. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 27 · Republican 5

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. June 3, 2025Governor Signed
2. May 15, 2025Signed by the Speaker of the House
3. May 15, 2025Signed by the President of the Senate
4. May 15, 2025Sent to the Governor
5. May 2, 2025Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
6. May 1, 2025Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
7. April 30, 2025Senate Committee on Education Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
8. April 28, 2025Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Education
9. April 25, 2025House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
10. April 24, 2025House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
11. April 24, 2025House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
12. February 13, 2025House Committee on Education Refer Amended to Appropriations

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