First-Generation-Serving Higher Education Institutions

The act requires the department of higher education (department) to:

• Identify and designate state institutions of higher education (state institutions) as first-generation-serving institutions if:
• The average resident first-generation undergraduate population share for the most recent year and the 2 previous years equals or exceeds the statewide average resident first-generation undergraduate student population share for the fall 2022 term; or
• The state institution secured a First Scholars Network of Institutions designation from the Center for First-generation Student Success or a similarly rigorous independent third-party designation;
• Post on the department's website the names of the state institutions that are so designated; and
• Notify the state institutions and the Colorado general assembly of the designations.

APPROVED by Governor April 11, 2024

EFFECTIVE August 7, 2024
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)