In succeeding years the intent is to use money from the tobacco settlement. SB00-160, Local Control Over Hiring of Administrators. This bill allows local boards to set qualifications for hiring of administrators and principals, bypassing the state requirements. Licensure is not a requirement for employment for principals and administrators. SB00-162, Public Education in Colorado, Appropriation.
Funds are to be used in remedy of deficiencies in state education policy.
SB00-169, Administration of Statewide Assessments. This bill calls for testing, starting in spring semester 2002, in grades 4 through 11 for all students who have not scored proficient or higher in reading, writing, mathematics, and science. SB00-173, Establishment of State Charter Schools. This bill creates a process for the State Board of Education to authorize a state charter school with a maximum of five charters per year which would operate under the direction of the Colorado Department of Education and the State Board. SB00-178, Teachers in Public Schools.