SB 126: Licensure for Experienced Out-of-State Teachers

Official summary

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

The act allows the state department of education (CDE) to issue a professional teacher license to a teacher with at least 3 years of successful teaching experience in another state or country for which CDE has granted reciprocity. The act eliminates the requirement that an applicant have the successful teaching experience within the previous 7 years.     The act creates a temporary licensing process for teachers from states that participate in the 'Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact' (Compact). The process requires that CDE:Issue an initial teacher license within 30 days of receiving a complete teacher license application from a person licensed by a Compact state when the applicant passes a criminal history record check and holds an unencumbered eligible license issued by a Compact state that is equivalent to an eligible license in Colorado; and Publish an annual table showing how out-of-state licenses correspond to Colorado endorsement areas.     The act repeals the temporary licensing process when CDE begins issuing licenses pursuant to the Compact.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 35 · Republican 14

“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. April 20, 2026Governor Signed
2. April 8, 2026Sent to the Governor
3. April 7, 2026Signed by the President of the Senate
4. April 7, 2026Signed by the Speaker of the House
5. April 6, 2026Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
6. April 2, 2026House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
7. April 1, 2026House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
8. March 31, 2026House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
9. March 26, 2026House Committee on Education Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
10. March 19, 2026Introduced In House - Assigned to Education
11. March 17, 2026Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
12. March 16, 2026Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments

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