Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Senate passes bill requiring higher-education academic-adjustment policies after debate over costs
Summary
The Colorado Senate on March 3 passed Senate Bill 87, which directs higher-education institutions to create and adopt formal policies for academic adjustments for students with disabilities.
The Colorado Senate on March 3 passed Senate Bill 87, a bill that requires institutions of higher education to develop and implement policies for academic adjustments to support students with disabilities. Supporters said the measure will provide clearer processes for students to request accommodations and improve retention and graduation rates; opponents questioned the fiscal implications for institutions.
Senator Marchman, sponsor of SB87, described the bill as a tool to reduce barriers for students…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
