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Sen. Shaffer Helps Student Achieve Success

Tuesday, August 10 2010

New Law to Take Effect Tomorrow

DENVER—  Tomorrow, an important law sponsored by Senate President Brandon Shaffer (D-Longmont) will take effect.  House Bill 1208 will increase access to higher education in Colorado by making certain that college credits earned at community colleges will transfer seamlessly in specified majors to four-year institutions.  This will ensure that students can graduate in four years and will save time, money, and paperwork.  The current process of transferring credits and course work can be so confusing and daunting that it can deter students from seeking a college degree. 

 “This legislation will encourage Colorado’s higher education system to work together to increase accessibility and student achievement,” said President Shaffer. “By deregulating the transfer process we are opening doors to countless students, improving success and strengthening our workforce.”

The Colorado Commission on Higher Education will be working with the governing bodies of the institutions of higher education within the state to create 14 transfer agreements based on degrees that are in high demand in the workforce.   HB 1208 was also sponsored by Republican Senator Keith King (R-Colorado Springs)  in the Senate and Representative Nancy Todd (D-Aurora) in the House.  This bipartisan bill passed unanimously in both chambers.