Colorado bills · 2026 Regular Session
Colorado SB 153
Licensed School Counselor Credit Hour Requirements
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- M. Martinez (Democratic)
- J. Bacon (Democratic)
- C. Simpson (Republican)
- C. Kolker (Democratic)
Cosponsors (24)
- K. Stewart (Democratic)
- G. Rydin (Democratic)
- J. Phillips (Democratic)
- K. Nguyen (Democratic)
- K. McCormick (Democratic)
- J. McCluskie (Democratic)
- M. Lindsay (Democratic)
- J. Jackson (Democratic)
- E. Hamrick (Democratic)
- L. Goldstein (Democratic)
- L. García (Democratic)
- M. Duran (Democratic)
- C. Clifford (Democratic)
- K. Wallace (Democratic)
- T. Sullivan (Democratic)
- R. Rodriguez (Democratic)
- J. Marchman (Democratic)
- W. Lindstedt (Democratic)
- C. Kipp (Democratic)
- I. Jodeh (Democratic)
- J. Gonzales (Democratic)
- L. Frizell (Republican)
- L. Cutter (Democratic)
- J. Coleman (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Colorado legislature· summary
To qualify for an initial special services license as a school counselor, an applicant must hold a master's degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher education. The degree must be in school counseling and require completion of at least 48 graduate semester credit hours.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Text versions
- Introduced· Mar 31, 2026
- Engrossed· Apr 8, 2026
- Reengrossed· Apr 9, 2026
- Revised· Apr 17, 2026
- Rerevised· Apr 21, 2026
- Final Act· Apr 22, 2026
- Signed Act· May 5, 2026
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 8:01 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2026 House | BILL | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Apr 15, 2026 Senate | Refer Senate Bill 26-153 to the Committee of the Whole. | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Apr 6, 2026 Senate | Refer Senate Bill 26-153 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
Actions
- Mar 31, 2026 · Senate
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Education - Apr 6, 2026 · Senate
Senate Committee on Education Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole - Apr 8, 2026 · Senate
Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments - Apr 9, 2026 · Senate
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments - Apr 9, 2026 · House
Introduced In House - Assigned to Education - Apr 15, 2026 · House
House Committee on Education Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole - Apr 17, 2026 · House
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments - Apr 20, 2026 · House
House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments - Apr 21, 2026 · House
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments - Apr 22, 2026 · Senate
Signed by the President of the Senate - Apr 22, 2026 · House
Signed by the Speaker of the House - Apr 23, 2026
Sent to the Governor - May 4, 2026
Governor Signed