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HB 1143

Non-Employment Educational Opportunities Background Check Information

2026 Regular Session

HB 1143 establishes background check standards for non-employment educational programs, affecting access to training and skill-building opportunities for individuals with criminal histories.

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Bill Summary · HB 1143

Legislative bill overview

HB 1143 establishes requirements for background check information to be made available for non-employment educational opportunities in Colorado. The bill appears to create standards or procedures for how background check data is shared or accessed by educational institutions and programs outside traditional employment contexts. The specific mechanisms and scope remain unclear from the action history alone, as the bill is still in early committee stages.

Why is this important

Background check policies directly affect access to educational and training programs, particularly for individuals with criminal histories seeking to rebuild their lives. How states regulate this information determines whether people can participate in community education, skill-building programs, or professional certifications. This balance between public safety concerns and second-chance opportunities has real consequences for employment prospects and economic mobility.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of "non-employment" definition: Ambiguity about which programs qualify (community colleges, trade schools, volunteer positions, internships) could create implementation challenges and unequal access
  • Information access and privacy: Disagreement over whether educational institutions should have full access to criminal histories versus limited information, and how that data is protected
  • Collateral consequences: Whether certain individuals with prior convictions face blanket restrictions from educational programs versus individualized assessments of relevance to specific fields

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

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