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Senate approves SB87 on academic adjustments for students with disabilities after divided vote
Summary
Senate Bill 87, establishing academic adjustments for students with disabilities at institutions of higher education, passed the Colorado Senate on third reading after a 21-12 vote that reflected partisan division.
Senate Bill 87, a measure to establish academic adjustments for students with disabilities at institutions of higher education, passed the Colorado Senate on March 4 on a 21-12 roll call.
Senator Marchman, who brought the bill to the floor, moved SB87 on third reading and final passage. The motion drew multiple recorded no votes; the clerk read the roll call that included a mix of yes and no votes leading to the 21-12 outcome.
Supporters said the bill codifies academic adjustments to help students with disabilities access higher-education programs; cosponsors listed on the floor included Senators Weisman and others. Opponents recorded no votes during the roll call; the transcript lists the senators who voted no as part of the official tally.
The final tally was 21 ayes, 12 noes, 0 absent, 1 excused, and 1 vacant. With the recorded vote, SB87 moves forward for enrollment and subsequent steps in the legislative process.
