Colorado Military Legislation & Policies

Occupational Licensure Interstate Compacts13/19 Sub-priorities passed

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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact

Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact

05/13/2021SB 021

03/16/2021SB 021

05/28/2021

Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact Final Legislation

Enacts the Audiology/Speech Language Compact

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Cosmetology Licensure Compact

04/07/2024HB1111

04/29/2024HB1111

05/17/2024

Cosmetology Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Cosmetology Licensure Compact

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Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact

04/25/2024SB010

03/18/2024SB010

05/20/2024

Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact Final Legislation

Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact

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Dietitian Licensure Compact

Emergency Medical Services Licensure Compact

05/08/2015

Emergency Medical Services Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Colorado was the first state to enact EMS Compact legislation.

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Interstate Massage Therapy Compact

Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact

02/08/2023HB1064

03/03/2023HB1064

03/10/2023

Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact Final Legislation

Interstate Teaching Mobility Compact

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Licensed Professional Counseling Compact

05/25/2022SB077

03/07/2022SB077

06/08/2022

Licensed Professional Counseling Compact Final Legislation

Alows a person who is a licensed counselor to practice professional counseling in a compact state in which the person is not licensed.

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Nurse Licensure Compact

01/17/2018SB-27

01/12/2018SB-27

01/18/2018

Nurse Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Allows for nurses holding licenses to work in member states.

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Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact

05/24/2021HB 1279

05/26/2021HB 1279

07/06/2021

Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Concerning the limited interstate practice of occupational therapy and providing for the issuance of provisional licenses to certain qualified individuals.

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Physical Therapy Licensure Compact

04/03/2017HB-1057

05/03/2017HB-1057

05/10/2017

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Adopts the interstate compact to allow persons authorized to practice physical therapy in a state to obtain the privilege to practice in other member states.

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Physician Associates Compact

04/25/2024SB018

03/18/2024SB018

05/17/2024

Physician Associates Compact Final Legislation

Physician Assistant Licensure Compact

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Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact

02/26/2018HB-1017

04/11/2018HB-1017

04/12/2018

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Final Legislation

Allows a person authorized to practice psychology in a compact state to practice in member states.

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Social Work Licensure Compact

03/03/2024HB1002

04/16/2024HB1002

05/29/2024

Social Work Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Social Work Licensure Compact

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Interstate Compact for School Psychologists

02/27/2024HB1096

03/22/2024HB1096

05/02/2024

Interstate Compact for School Psychologists Final Legislation

School Psychologist Licensure Interstate Compact

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Respiratory Care Interstate Compact

Athletic Trainer Compact

Esthetics Licensure Compact

Military Spouse Employment Preference0/3 Sub-priorities passed

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Employment Preference - Private Sector

Employment Preference - Public Sector

Employment Preference - Procurement

Military Clause in State Family Leave Laws

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01/01/2024

Military Clause in State Family Leave Laws Final Legislation

Colorado’s military families who support deployments will have access to FAMLI benefits. The FAMLI benefit is available for family members to support them through the service member’s duty to the state and country. Military Family Members (Exigency) Leave is based on a need arising out of an individual's family member's active-duty service or notice of an impending call or order to active duty in the armed forces. This may include, but is not limited to: Providing for the care or other needs of the military member's child or other family member. Making financial or legal arrangements for the military member. Attending counseling, military events or ceremonies. Spending time with the military member during a rest and recuperation leave following the return from deployment.

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Solutions for Military Homeschoolers3/3 Sub-priorities passed

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Streamline Requirements

01/01/1993

Streamline Requirements Final Legislation

A letter of intent is required to be filed with the school district in which a family intends to homeschool. Families may file a letter of intent with any school district in the State. There is no deadline to file this letter and no barrier to homeschooling when a family moves to Colorado, but it must be filed 14 days before the instruction begins. According to Colorado Revised Statutes § 22-33-104.5(6) and § 22-32-116.5, homeschool students in Colorado can participate in public school extracurricular activities, including JROTC, on an equal basis with public school students and must meet the same eligibility criteria set by the school and the Colorado High School Activities Association.

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Ensure Extracurricular Access

01/01/1993

Ensure Extracurricular Access Final Legislation

A letter of intent is required to be filed with the school district in which a family intends to homeschool. Families may file a letter of intent with any school district in the State. There is no deadline to file this letter and no barrier to homeschooling when a family moves to Colorado, but it must be filed 14 days before the instruction begins. According to Colorado Revised Statutes § 22-33-104.5(6) and § 22-32-116.5, homeschool students in Colorado can participate in public school extracurricular activities, including JROTC, on an equal basis with public school students and must meet the same eligibility criteria set by the school and the Colorado High School Activities Association.

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Clarify JROTC Eligibility

01/01/1993

Clarify JROTC Eligibility Final Legislation

A letter of intent is required to be filed with the school district in which a family intends to homeschool. Families may file a letter of intent with any school district in the State. There is no deadline to file this letter and no barrier to homeschooling when a family moves to Colorado, but it must be filed 14 days before the instruction begins. According to Colorado Revised Statutes § 22-33-104.5(6) and § 22-32-116.5, homeschool students in Colorado can participate in public school extracurricular activities, including JROTC, on an equal basis with public school students and must meet the same eligibility criteria set by the school and the Colorado High School Activities Association.

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State Exemption for DOD Family Child Care Homes

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01/01/2021

State Exemption for DOD Family Child Care Homes Final Legislation

A child care facility that is approved, certified or licensed by any other state or federal department or agency, which has standards for operation of the facility and inspects or monitors the facility. Child Care Licensing and Administration Division of Early Care and Learning, CDEC 1575 Sherman Street, 1st Floor Denver, CO 80203 Phone: 1-800-799-5876 or 303-866-5948 Fax: 303-866-4453 cdec_communications@state.co.us

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State Support of Military Families with Special Education Needs1/2 Sub-priorities passed

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Minimize Delays

04/02/2025SB073

02/24/2025SB073

04/23/2025

Minimize Delays Final Legislation

This policy clarifies that Colorado's existing advance enrollment statute for military-connected students includes those with special education needs.

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Reduce Burdens

Education Policy Implementation and Information Enhancements3/4 Sub-priorities passed

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Advance Enrollment

05/28/2021

Advance Enrollment Final Legislation

According to Defense Department-sponsored research, 'State Implementation of Four Initiatives to Support Military-Connected Students,' examining the effectiveness of policies that states have enacted to support military-connected students, or in subsequent actions taken, Colorado meets the policy implementation and information accessibility objectives of this initiative for Advance Enrollment.

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Military Student Identifier (MSI)

Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunities for Military Children

06/05/2008

Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunities for Military Children Final Legislation

The Colorado Department of Education's website provides information and resources for military families regarding the Interstate Military Children's Compact Commission in Colorado, including FAQs and school liaison contact information.

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Purple Star Schools Program

05/18/2024

Purple Star Schools Program Final Legislation

In 2024, the Colorado Department of Education created a resource page for military families as it relates to the Colorado Purple Star School Program. The page lists a POC and guidance on the PSS program including the application process and criteria.

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Open Enrollment Flexibility

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05/21/2021

Open Enrollment Flexibility Final Legislation

Concerning active duty military family enrollment in public schools.

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Concurrent Juvenile Jurisdiction

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03/21/2024SB074

02/16/2024SB074

04/04/2024

Concurrent Juvenile Jurisdiction Final Legislation

Retrocession process established for exclusive federal jurisdiction on United States military property.

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State Response to Military Interpersonal Violence0/2 Sub-priorities passed

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Enhance Information-Sharing

Allow Military Protective Orders as Evidence

Military Community Representation on State Defense Councils

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