“We all want to have the 'good life,'” said Rep. Mark Catlin, lead sponsor of SB24-051. For some, it means having the opportunity to acquire the skills they think they will need to do so.” , Adult Education. This bill became law on March 6, 2024.
This law allows the State Board of Community College and Vocational Education (SBCCOE) to implement minimum graduation requirements for students to earn a high school diploma. Community colleges can award high school diplomas to students who meet these requirements. The bill also funds the Adult Education and Literacy Grant Program for fiscal year 2028-2029. The bipartisan bill received 95% approval from state legislators.
Representative Katrin said: “Opportunity is the driving force that sustains our way of life, especially in rural areas. Access to education should not prevent people from bettering their lives and the lives of their families. The bill will increase opportunities for individuals to earn that 'rich life'.”
The major sponsors in the Colorado House of Representatives are: mark catlin (R-HD58) in Montrose County and Kathy Kipp (D-HD52) in Larimer County. The primary sponsors in the Colorado Senate were: Rachel Zenzinger (D-SD19) Jefferson County and barbara kirkmeyer (R-SD23) Weld County.
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