Colorado · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 25-1178: Ban Student Seclusion
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 25-1178 is a bill introduced in the Colorado House on February 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Ban Student Seclusion. Primary sponsor: Regina English (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 16, 2025): 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.
The bill prohibits the use of seclusion on a student of a school district, district charter school, or institute charter school on certain property or while the student is participating in an off-campus, school-sponsored activity or event. The bill requires the state board of education (state board) to promulgate or amend existing rules to reflect the prohibited use of seclusion. The bill amends existing reporting requirements to ensure that incidents of seclusion are reported.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regina English | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
“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
- House Committee on Education Witness Testimony and/or Committee Discussion Only
- Introduced In House - Assigned to Education