Colorado 2025 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 3 D · 2 R cosponsors

SB 25-217 — Repeal Computer Science Education Grant Program

Last action — Governor Signed

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 31, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Jared Polis (Democratic) on April 24, 2025.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    4 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

The act repeals the computer science education for teachers grant program. The program offered grant money to teachers at public schools within the state who were seeking additional postsecondary education to provide computer science education to their students. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

21 added · 16 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill SB 25-217 has made a small but significant change: it now explicitly states that it includes all amendments adopted in the House of Introduction, rather than just those from the second reading. This clarity is important because it ensures that anyone reviewing the bill understands which amendments are included as it moves forward. Additionally, the bill still repeals the computer science education for teachers grant program, which may affect funding and resources available for educators in that area.

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First Regular Session Seventy-fifth General Assembly STATE OF COLORADO ENGROSSED This Version Includes All Amendments Adopted on Second Reading in the House of Introduction LLS NO.
First Regular Session Seventy-fifth General Assembly STATE OF COLORADO REENGROSSED This Version Includes All Amendments Adopted in the House of Introduction LLS NO.
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Amendments

1 amendment

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Action History

  1. Governor Signed

  2. Signed by the Speaker of the House

  3. Sent to the Governor

  4. Signed by the President of the Senate

  5. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  6. House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments

  7. House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole

  8. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  9. Introduced In House - Assigned to Appropriations

  10. Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments

  11. Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole

  12. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Appropriations

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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4 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 96 not signed on · 4 voted No

Sponsors (4)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (96)

96 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.

Whip count is in markup. Polling the chamber and every recorded vote this session. Only the first open is slow. It’s instant for you after this. Calling the roll · Tallying · Engrossing

Votes

BILL

Passed 59 Yea · 4 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 4000
Democrat 36402
Republican 19000
Total 59402
% of votes cast 91%6%0%3%
How each member voted (65)
Member Party Vote
Armagost — Yea
Bird — Yea
Pugliese — Yea
Garcia Sander — Yea
Alex Valdez Democrat Not Voting
Amy Paschal Democrat Yea
Andrew Boesenecker Democrat Yea
Bob Marshall Democrat Yea
Brianna Titone Democrat Nay
Cecelia Espenoza Democrat Yea
Chad Clifford Democrat Yea
Eliza Hamrick Democrat Nay
Elizabeth Velasco Democrat Yea
Emily Sirota Democrat Yea
Gretchen Rydin Democrat Yea
Jacque Phillips Democrat Nay
Jamie Jackson Democrat Yea
Javier Mabrey Democrat Yea
Jennifer Bacon Democrat Yea
Jenny Willford Democrat Yea
Julie McCluskie Democrat Yea
Junie Joseph Democrat Yea
Karen McCormick Democrat Yea
Katie Stewart Democrat Yea
Kyle Brown Democrat Yea
Lesley Smith Democrat Yea
Lindsay Gilchrist Democrat Yea
Lisa Feret Democrat Yea
Lorena Garcia Democrat Yea
Mandy Lindsay Democrat Yea
Manny Rutinel Democrat Yea
Matthew Martinez Democrat Yea
Meg Froelich Democrat Yea
Meghan Lukens Democrat Yea
Michael Carter Democrat Nay
Monica Duran Democrat Yea
Naquetta Ricks Democrat Yea
Rebekah Stewart Democrat Yea
Regina English Democrat Yea
Sean Camacho Democrat Yea
Sheila Lieder Democrat Yea
Steven Woodrow Democrat Yea
Tammy Story Democrat Yea
Tisha Mauro Democrat Not Voting
William Lindstedt Democrat Yea
Yara Zokaie Democrat Yea
Anthony Hartsook Republican Yea
Brandi Bradley Republican Yea
Carlos Barron Republican Yea
Chris Richardson Republican Yea
Dan Woog Republican Yea
Dusty Johnson Republican Yea
Jarvis Caldwell Republican Yea
Ken DeGraaf Republican Yea
Larry Don Suckla Republican Yea
Mary Bradfield Republican Yea
Matt Soper Republican Yea
Max Brooks Republican Yea
Rebecca Keltie Republican Yea
Rick Taggart Republican Yea
Ron Weinberg Republican Yea
Ryan Gonzalez Republican Yea
Scott Bottoms Republican Yea
Stephanie Luck Republican Yea
Ty Winter Republican Yea

BILL

Passed 30 Yea · 0 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 17004
Republican 10001
Unaffiliated 3000
Total 30005
% of votes cast 86%0%0%14%
How each member voted (35)
Member Party Vote
Lundeen — Yea
President — Yea
Winter F. — Yea
Cathy Kipp Democrat Yea
Chris Kolker Democrat Not Voting
Dafna Michaelson Jenet Democrat Yea
Dylan Roberts Democrat Yea
Iman Jodeh Democrat Not Voting
Janice Marchman Democrat Yea
Jeff Bridges Democrat Yea
Jessie Danielson Democrat Not Voting
Judy Amabile Democrat Yea
Julie Gonzales Democrat Yea
Katie Wallace Democrat Yea
Kyle Mullica Democrat Yea
Lindsey Daugherty Democrat Not Voting
Lisa Cutter Democrat Yea
Marc Snyder Democrat Yea
Matt Ball Democrat Yea
Mike Weissman Democrat Yea
Nick Hinrichsen Democrat Yea
Robert Rodriguez Democrat Yea
Tom Sullivan Democrat Yea
Tony Exum Democrat Yea
Barbara Kirkmeyer Republican Yea
Byron Pelton Republican Yea
Cleave Simpson Republican Yea
Janice Rich Republican Yea
John Carson Republican Yea
Larry Liston Republican Yea
Lisa Frizell Republican Not Voting
Marc Catlin Republican Yea
Mark Baisley Republican Yea
Rod Pelton Republican Yea
Scott Bright Republican Yea

Subjects

education technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 25-217 do?
The act repeals the computer science education for teachers grant program. The program offered grant money to teachers at public schools within the state who were seeking additional postsecondary education to provide computer science education to their students. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Who sponsors SB 25-217?
SB 25-217 is sponsored by Rick Taggart (Republican), Barbara Kirkmeyer (Republican), Emily Sirota (Democrat), Shannon Bird, Jeff Bridges (Democrat), and Judy Amabile (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 25-217?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 31, 2025. Enacted.
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