Colorado Statutes
§ 22-61-103 — Teacher's oath, affirmation, or pledge
(1)A person now holding
a license to teach in the public schools in the state of Colorado or who shall
hereafter be issued a license to teach in such public schools within the state of
Colorado, except a person employed to teach in a temporary capacity who is a
citizen of a nation other than the United States, shall take or sign the following
oath, affirmation, or written pledge:
I solemnly (swear) (affirm) (pledge) that I will uphold the constitution of the United
States and the constitution of the state of Colorado, and I will faithfully perform the
duties of the position upon which I am about to enter.
(2)A person authorized to administer oaths in the state of Colorado shall
administer the oath or affirmation, or the teacher must sign the pledge.
Free access — add to your briefcase to read the full text and ask questions with AI
Colorado § 22-61-103 (Teacher's oath, affirmation, or pledge) — published by Counsel Stack Legal Research, free access to 12M+ legal documents.
Legislative History
Source: L. 21: p. 719, � 1. C.L. � 8441. CSA: C. 146, � 235. CRS 53: � 123-17-14. L. 61: p. 665, � 1. C.R.S. 1963: � 123-17-6. L. 69: p. 1024, � 1. L. 2004: (1) amended, p.
1286, � 22, effective May 28. L. 2017: Entire section amended, (SB 17-296), ch. 313,
p. 1687, � 6, effective June 2.
Nearby Sections
15
§ 22-1-101
Schools defined§ 22-1-102
Residence of child§ 22-1-102.5
Definition of homeless child§ 22-1-106
Information as to honor and use of flag§ 22-1-107
Pupils to be instructed§ 22-1-108
Federal constitution to be taught§ 22-1-109
Taught at what stages§ 22-1-112
School year - national holidays§ 22-1-114
Statements from private schools