co-co-2026-00505: RULES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE EDUCATOR LICENSING ACT OF 1991

Code of Colorado Regulations eDocket Skip to content  |  About Secretary Griswold  |  Español   Home  Colorado Revised Statutes  Search  Browse  Colorado Register  eDocket  Log in  Contact Us Code of Colorado Regulations eDocket Official Publication of the State Administrative Rules (24-4-103(11) C.R.S.) Details of Tracking Number   2026-00505 CCR details Tracking Number 2026-00505 Type of Filing Permanent Rule Department 300 Department of Education Agency 301 Colorado State Board of Education CCR Number 1 CCR 301-37 CCR Title RULES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE EDUCATOR LICENSING ACT OF 1991 Proposed rule Notice Filed with SOS 10/21/2026 Rule ProposedRuleAttach2026-00505.docx Additional Information AddInfoAttach2026-00505.docx Statutory Authority The statutory basis for these rules is found in section 22-60.5-101, et seq, C.R.S., the Colorado Educator Licensing Act of 1991, and section 22-2-109(1), C.R.S., State board of education – additional duties. Description of Subjects/Issues These rules establish the standards and criteria for the issuance of licenses and authorizations to teachers, special services providers, principals, and administrators. They also set forth the endorsement criteria for subject areas and other areas of educational specialization for teachers, special service providers, principals and administrators. Standards and processes for the approval of educator preparation programs through institutions of higher education and designated agencies for alternative preparation are also provided. These rules provide a process for the recognition of educator preparation programs in other states to facilitate the movement of educators among states. The rules establish the requirements for induction programs to assist new educators through support, supervision, ongoing professional development and evaluation. The rules further establish the standards and processes by which licenses may be denied, suspended, annulled or revoked for conviction of certain criminal offenses, unethical behavior, professional incompetence, and other reasons enumerated by statute. Other miscellaneous provisions are included to meet the requirements of the Act. Submitted in response to issues raised by COLS/OLLS? Is this rule adopted in response to recent legislation? Hearing Date 12/09/2026 Hearing Time 09:00 AM Hearing Location Department of Education, 201 E. Colfax Ave., State Board Room, Denver, CO 80203 Contact Name Daniel Van Schooten Contact Title Director, State Board Relations Contact Telephone 720-556-8564 Contact email state.board@cde.state.co.us Adopted rule Adopted Rules Redline AGO requested date          Terms & conditions | Accessibility statement | Browser compatibility