HB26-1354 Science Teacher Professional Development Program Repeal
Summary
Colorado House Bill HB26-1354 would reduce the Science Teacher Professional Development Program appropriation from $3 million to $1.5 million and repeal the program effective July 1, 2027. The bill, sponsored by Representatives Sirota and Taggart and Senators Amabile and Bridges, is currently under consideration in the House and Senate Appropriations committees.
What changed
Colorado HB26-1354 proposes to reduce the Science Teacher Professional Development Program appropriation by 50%, from $3 million to $1.5 million, and to repeal the program entirely effective July 1, 2027. The program, funded from the state education fund, was originally appropriated through the 2026-27 state fiscal year. The bill represents a reduction in state investment in science teacher training.
Colorado K-12 educational institutions relying on this funding should monitor the bill's progress through the legislature and contact their legislative representatives if affected by the funding reduction or program repeal.
What to do next
- Monitor legislative progress of HB26-1354
- Contact Colorado legislators to provide input on the bill
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HB26-1354
Repeal Science Teacher Professional Development Program
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects | Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12) |
Concerning repealing a science teacher professional development program, and, in connection therewith, reducing an appropriation.
Recent Bill (PDF) Recent Fiscal Note (PDF) Bill Summary:
Joint Budget Committee. For the 2024-25 state fiscal year, the general assembly appropriated $3 million from the state education fund for a professional development program for science teachers (program). The money is available for expenditure through the 2026-27 state fiscal year.
The bill reduces the appropriation to $1.5 million and repeals the program on July 1, 2027.
(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
Prime Sponsors
Emily Sirota
Representative
Rick Taggart
Senator
Judy Amabile
Senator
Jeff Bridges
Committees
House
Senate
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Status
Under Consideration
Introduced
Under Consideration
Upcoming Schedule
1 meeting
Apr 16
Senate Third Reading of Bills - Final Passage - Consent Calendar
9:00 AM Senate Chamber
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 04/15/2026 | Revised | |
| 04/11/2026 | Reengrossed | |
| 04/08/2026 | Engrossed | |
| 04/02/2026 | Introduced |
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 04/02/2026 | Initial Fiscal Note |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 26-1354 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-0. | Vote summary |
Committee Report: PDF
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Refer House Bill 26-1354 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 11-0. | Vote summary |
Hearing Summary | Committee Report: PDF
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 04/11/2026 | Third Reading | BILL | 58 AYE 2 NO 5 OTHER | Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 04/15/2026 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/14/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 04/13/2026 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Appropriations |
| 04/11/2026 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/09/2026 | House | House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 04/08/2026 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/06/2026 | House | House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 04/02/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Appropriations |
Prime Sponsor
Rep. E. Sirota | Rep. R. Taggart
Sen. J. Amabile | Sen. J. Bridges
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