ColoradoSigned into law2026 Regular Session

SB26-153 Licensed School Counselor Credit Hour Requirements

Latest: May 4, 2026 · Governor Signed

Education and school choice

What it means

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How they voted

4 committee, procedural and amendment votes

House: BILL

54 yes · 9 no · 2 other

Apr 21, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNoOther / excused
Democrat1––
Democratic39–2
Republican139–
How each member voted (64)

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House: Refer Senate Bill 26-153 to the Committee of the Whole.

12 yes · 1 no

Apr 15, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNo
Democratic8–
Republican41
How each member voted (13)

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Senate: BILL

33 yes · 0 no · 2 other

Apr 9, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesOther / excused
Democratic23–
Republican102
How each member voted (35)

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Senate: Refer Senate Bill 26-153 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.

6 yes · 0 no · 1 other

Apr 6, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesOther / excused
Democratic31
Republican3–
How each member voted (7)

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Where it stands

  1. Mar 31, 2026 · Senate

    Introduced

    Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Education

  2. Apr 9, 2026 · House

    Introduced

    Introduced In House - Assigned to Education

  3. Apr 9, 2026 · Senate

    Passed Senate

    Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  4. Apr 15, 2026 · House

    Sent to committee

    House Committee on Education Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole

  5. Apr 21, 2026 · House

    Passed House

    House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  6. Apr 22, 2026 · House

    Passed House

    Signed by the Speaker of the House

  7. Apr 22, 2026 · Senate

    Passed Senate

    Signed by the President of the Senate

  8. May 4, 2026 · Governor

    Became law

    Governor Signed

Full official history (13 actions)
  • Mar 31, 2026SenateIntroduced In Senate - Assigned to Education
  • Apr 6, 2026SenateSenate Committee on Education Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
  • Apr 8, 2026SenateSenate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments
  • Apr 9, 2026HouseIntroduced In House - Assigned to Education
  • Apr 9, 2026SenateSenate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
  • Apr 15, 2026HouseHouse Committee on Education Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
  • Apr 17, 2026HouseHouse Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
  • Apr 20, 2026HouseHouse Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
  • Apr 21, 2026HouseHouse Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
  • Apr 22, 2026HouseSigned by the Speaker of the House
  • Apr 22, 2026SenateSigned by the President of the Senate
  • Apr 23, 2026GovernorSent to the Governor
  • May 4, 2026GovernorGovernor Signed

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Official summary

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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.)