HB 1050: Optional Individualized Readiness Plan for School - Colorado

Rerevised → Final Act · 4 edits · Apr 20, 2026

MODERATE

This bill makes it optional for Colorado schools to create Individualized Readiness Plans (IRPs) for kindergarteners who already demonstrate proficiency in all readiness standards. Previously, schools were required to create these plans for every student meeting the minimum requirements; now, they can skip the plan if the student passes specific cognitive, physical, social-emotional, and literacy assessments. Parents retain the right to request an IRP even if the school chooses not to provide one automatically.

Scope change

The bill narrows the mandatory application of Individualized Readiness Plans, shifting from a requirement for all qualifying students to an optional process for those who meet proficiency thresholds, while maintaining parental opt-in rights.

REQUIREMENT

Changed the requirement for schools to provide Individualized Readiness Plans from mandatory for all qualifying students to optional for students who demonstrate proficiency on specific state assessments.

Added a new requirement for schools to send written notice to parents explaining that an Individualized Readiness Plan is not being created due to the student's assessment results, while informing parents they can still request one.

Modified the reading assessment timeline, allowing schools to administer the reading assessment within the first 90 days of the school year, with a provision to skip the literacy component of the readiness assessment if done within the first 60 days.

ELIGIBILITY

Added specific criteria under which schools are not required to create a plan: students must show proficiency in all domains of a state readiness assessment and the kindergarten reading assessment.

Revised → Rerevised · 3 edits · Mar 31, 2026

MINOR

The bill was re-revised to include additional Senate sponsors and updated the header to reflect that amendments were adopted in the Second House. Substantively, the bill removed a section requiring the inclusion of specific demographic data (such as lunch eligibility, gender, and ethnicity) in student progress reports, effectively eliminating that reporting requirement.

Scope change

The bill's scope regarding reporting requirements was narrowed by removing the mandate to disaggregate data by specific student characteristics.

REQUIREMENT

Deleted a requirement for schools to include disaggregated demographic data (e.g., lunch eligibility, gender, ethnicity) in student progress reports.

TECHNICAL

Added names of new Senate sponsors to the bill's sponsorship list.

Updated the document header to change 'REVISED' to 'REREVISED' and adjusted the amendment adoption description.

Reengrossed → Revised · 3 edits · Mar 30, 2026

MINOR

The bill was revised to remove a requirement for local education providers to create Individualized Readiness Plans (IRPs) for students who meet minimum readiness standards. Previously, providers had to ensure these plans were created for all qualifying students; now, they are only required to create them if a parent or guardian specifically requests one. Additionally, the law now mandates that providers send a written notice to parents explaining this option and the student's assessment results before declining to create a plan.

Scope change

The bill's scope regarding Individualized Readiness Plans was narrowed from a mandatory requirement for all qualifying students to an optional service available only upon parental request.

REQUIREMENT

Removed the mandatory obligation for local education providers to ensure every student meeting minimum readiness standards receives an Individualized Readiness Plan.

Added a requirement for local education providers to send a written notice to parents or guardians if they do not intend to create an Individualized Readiness Plan, including assessment results and an explanation of the student's options.

Modified the conditions under which an Individualized Readiness Plan is required, shifting from automatic provision to provision only upon specific parental request.

Engrossed → Reengrossed · 4 edits · Mar 9, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was reengrossed to include additional co-sponsors and updated the bill summary to reflect that it is now in its 3rd Reading Unamended version. The substantive policy text regarding reading assessments and effective dates was removed from this specific version, likely because those sections were amended or replaced in the reengrossed version.

Scope change

The bill's scope regarding reading assessments and effective dates was removed from this text version, indicating the content has been substantially amended or replaced.

REQUIREMENT

Removed the requirement for local education providers to administer reading assessments to kindergarten students within the first ninety days of the school year.

TIMELINE

Removed the specific effective date clause, which previously set the law to take effect on August 12, 2026, or later if a referendum petition was filed.

TECHNICAL

Added additional co-sponsors to the House sponsorship list.

Updated the bill summary header to indicate the bill is in its '3rd Reading Unamended' version and will be reengrossed with amendments.

Introduced → Engrossed · 3 edits · Mar 6, 2026

MINOR

The bill was amended to change the requirement for preschool readiness plans from mandatory to optional for students who meet proficiency standards. While the original version required providers to create these plans for all proficient students, the new version allows providers to skip creating them unless a parent specifically requests one. Providers must now provide written notice to parents explaining their decision and informing them of their right to request a plan.

Scope change

The bill's scope regarding individualized readiness plans was narrowed; it is no longer a universal requirement for proficient students but is now contingent upon parental request.

REQUIREMENT

Changed the obligation for local education providers from ensuring all proficient students receive an individualized readiness plan to only ensuring it if a parent or legal guardian requests it.

Added a requirement for providers to give parents written notice if they choose not to create a readiness plan, including the student's assessment results and information on how to request one.

DEFINITION

Added a legislative declaration stating that the option to skip readiness plans does not reduce communication with parents about student achievement.

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