Colorado 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 1 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB 68 — Modify Administration of Education Assessments

Last action — Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 05/14/2026 - No Amendments

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Advancing 58% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    4 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 4 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

The bill requires the department of education to:Ensure that standardized summative assessments are administered to students to the minimum extent possible; andApply for a federal waiver for federal assessment requirements, if necessary.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current pdf January 28, 2026

Action History

  1. Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 05/14/2026 - No Amendments

  2. Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 05/04/2026 - No Amendments

  3. Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 05/01/2026 - No Amendments

  4. Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 04/27/2026 - No Amendments

  5. Senate Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments

  6. Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole

  7. Senate Committee on Education Refer Amended to Appropriations

  8. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Education

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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4 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 97 not signed on · 5 voted No

Sponsors (4)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (97)

97 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 68 do?
The bill requires the department of education to:Ensure that standardized summative assessments are administered to students to the minimum extent possible; andApply for a federal waiver for federal assessment requirements, if necessary.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Who sponsors SB 68?
SB 68 is sponsored by Garcia Sander, E. Hamrick, Chris Kolker (Democrat), and Byron Pelton (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 68?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 68?
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