Colorado Extends Open Educational Resources Program and Appropriates $275,000

Original title: Continuation of Open Educational Resources Program

Last action · June 1, 2026: Governor SignedSponsors: Jacque Phillips and 28 others

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What This Bill Does

Colorado extends the repeal date for the grant program and council to November 1, 2031, increases council membership from 12 to 15, and appropriates $275,000 to the department of higher education for the 2026-27 .

Why it matters

Extends state reporting requirements on zero-textbook-cost courses through the end of 2031 and funds an additional staff position within higher education special purpose programs.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Colorado department of higher education

The department receives a $275,000 appropriation, is required to submit annual implementation reports through 2031, and assumes an additional 1.0 FTE staff member.

Directly affected

Colorado open educational resources council

The council's operational existence is extended by five years to 2031 and its membership is expanded from 12 to 15 representatives from public higher education institutions.

Directly affected

Public institutions of higher education in Colorado

Public institutions must collaborate with the department and council to provide information necessary for annual reports regarding zero-textbook-cost courses.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the new expiration date for the open educational resources program?

The repeal date is extended to November 1, 2031.

How much money is appropriated for this act?

The act appropriates $275,000 from the general fund to the department of higher education for the 2026-27 state .

How many members are on the Colorado open educational resources council under the new law?

The council is composed of 15 persons from public institutions of higher education, increased from the previous 12.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

15 actions

Jun 1, 2026GovernorEnrolled
Governor Signed
May 27, 2026House
Signed by the Speaker of the House
May 27, 2026Senate
Signed by the President of the Senate
May 27, 2026Governor
Sent to the Governor
May 12, 2026House
House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
May 11, 2026SenateFloor
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

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May 8, 2026SenateCommittee
Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole
May 8, 2026SenateFloor
Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
May 6, 2026SenateCommittee
Senate Committee on Education Refer Unamended to Appropriations
May 5, 2026HouseFloor
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
May 5, 2026SenateIntroduced
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Education
May 4, 2026HouseCommittee
House Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
May 4, 2026HouseFloor
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
Jan 29, 2026HouseCommittee
House Committee on Education Refer Unamended to Appropriations
Jan 14, 2026HouseIntroduced
Introduced In House - Assigned to Education

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