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HB 1176

Modify Fourth-Year Innovation Pilot Program

2026 Regular Session

Colorado modifies its Fourth-Year Innovation Pilot Program to adjust higher education funding and workforce development structure through legislative amendment.

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Bill Summary · HB 1176

Legislative bill overview

HB 1176 modifies Colorado's Fourth-Year Innovation Pilot Program, a higher education initiative. The bill passed the Senate on second reading without amendments on February 19, 2026, and is moving through the appropriations process.

Why is this important

The Fourth-Year Innovation Pilot Program affects how Colorado funds and structures advanced undergraduate education and workforce development. Modifications to this program could impact student access to specialized coursework, institutional funding, and collaboration between universities and employers on skill-building initiatives.

Potential points of contention

  • The specific modifications are unclear from available legislative history; without seeing the bill text, stakeholders may have concerns about funding allocation changes or program eligibility requirements
  • Program expansion or contraction could affect participating institutions differently, potentially creating equity concerns between universities
  • Changes to innovation pilot programs sometimes shift focus from academic rigor to workforce readiness, which may raise questions about educational mission priorities

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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