1997
HOUSE BILL 971108
BY REPRESENTATIVES Gotlieb, Allen, and Anderson;
also SENATORS B. Alexander and Chlouber.
CONCERNING REQUIREMENTS FOR EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT
PREPARE EDUCATORS FOR EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION POSITIONS.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State
of Colorado:
SECTION 1. 2260.5102
(8), Colorado Revised Statutes, 1995 Repl. Vol., is amended to
read:
2260.5102. Definitions.
As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires:
(8) (a) "Approved program of
preparation" means a program of study for preparation that
meets the standards of the state board of education and that upon
completion leads to a recommendation for licensure by an accepted
institution of higher education.
(b) EVERY "APPROVED PROGRAM OF PREPARATION"
FOR PRINCIPALS OR ADMINISTRATORS SHALL INCLUDE PROFICIENCIES IN
THE PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND BUDGETING PRACTICES
AND IN THE ANALYSIS OF STUDENT ASSESSMENT DATA AND ITS USE IN
PLANNING FOR STUDENT INSTRUCTION.
SECTION 2. Article
1 of title 23, Colorado Revised Statutes, 1995 Repl. Vol., as
amended, is amended BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION to read:
231121.3. Commission directive
principal and administrator preparation programs.
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY HEREBY FINDS AND DECLARES THAT STATESUPPORTED
INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION THAT PROVIDE APPROVED PROGRAMS
OF PREPARATION FOR PRINCIPALS OR ADMINISTRATORS MUST ENSURE THAT
PERSONS COMPLETING SUCH PROGRAMS RECEIVE SUFFICIENT TRAINING TO
SUCCESSFULLY MEET THE CHALLENGES OF MANAGING A SCHOOL OR SCHOOL
DISTRICT. THEREFORE, THE COMMISSION SHALL ADOPT THE NECESSARY
POLICIES TO REQUIRE ANY STATESUPPORTED INSTITUTION OF HIGHER
EDUCATION THAT OFFERS AN APPROVED PROGRAM OF PREPARATION FOR PRINCIPALS
OR ADMINISTRATORS TO INCLUDE IN SUCH PROGRAM PROFICIENCIES IN
THE PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND BUDGETING PRACTICES
AND IN THE ANALYSIS OF STUDENT ASSESSMENT DATA AND ITS USE IN
PLANNING FOR STUDENT INSTRUCTION. IN ADDING SAID PROFICIENCIES
TO ANY EXISTING PROGRAM OF PREPARATION, THE INSTITUTION OF HIGHER
EDUCATION SHALL ENSURE THAT SAID PROFICIENCIES ARE INCORPORATED
INTO THE PREPARATION PROGRAM IN SUCH A MANNER THAT THEY DO NOT
INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CREDIT HOURS EACH STUDENT MUST COMPLETE
FOR GRADUATION NOR INCREASE THE COST TO THE INSTITUTION OR TO
THE STUDENT OF PROVIDING THE PREPARATION PROGRAM.
SECTION 3. No
appropriation. The general assembly has determined that this
act can be implemented within existing appropriations, and therefore
no separate appropriation of state moneys is necessary to carry
out the purposes of this act.
SECTION 4. Safety
clause. The general assembly hereby finds, determines, and
declares that this act is necessary for the immediate preservation
of the public peace, health, and safety.
____________________________ ____________________________
Charles E. Berry Tom Norton
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE PRESIDENT OF
OF REPRESENTATIVES THE SENATE
____________________________ ____________________________
Judith M. Rodrigue Joan M. Albi
CHIEF CLERK OF THE HOUSE SECRETARY OF
OF REPRESENTATIVES THE SENATE
APPROVED________________________________________
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Roy Romer
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE
OF COLORADO