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Investing in Colorado Student Success
Ask lawmakers to ensure more schools can implement the proven ninth grade on-track approach through the Ninth Grade Success Grant. Decades of research has shown that supporting students by implementing a 9th grade success approach improves graduation rates, and the impacts in Colorado schools speak for themselves.
Colorado policymakers, facing a challenging budget environment, are weighing critical questions about the most important investments for our state this year. Ask lawmakers to fund the implementation of our new school finance formula that sends more money per student to districts and also, dramatically increases how much school districts get for each student from a low-income household, English Language Learner, and student with a disability.
Soon to be introduced legislation will help set Colorado students up for success by requiring a financial literacy course in 11th and 12th grade, so students graduate with real-world money skills. Additionally, students will complete state and federal financial assistance forms (FAFSA/CASFA), so they don’t miss out on college and career opportunities.
Criminal Justice Reform
Facing a bleak budget environment, the Joint Budget Committee is considering cutting funding for the implementation of free prison phone calls to 50% of the cost this year, leaving Colorado families facing challenges staying connected.
HB 25-1026, Repeal Co-payment for Department of Corrections (DOC) Inmate Health Care, stops the Department of Corrections from charging medical fees to incarcerated individuals seeking healthcare, separate from what is billed to insurance and already provided by the state.
