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Capitol Week In Review: Week 8

Feb 28, 202504 min read
Capitol Week In Review: Week 8
Welcome to Capitol Week In Review, our newsletter keeping you informed about policy concerning educational equity and criminal justice reform.  You will also hear from us about opportunities to engage in advocacy on topics important to you. Get this newsletter in your inbox every week: Legislation of Interest We’re excited to share a celebratory update […]

Capitol Week In Review: Week 7

Feb 23, 202505 min read
Capitol Week In Review: Week 7
Welcome to Capitol Week In Review, our newsletter keeping you informed about policy concerning educational equity and criminal justice reform.  You will also hear from us about opportunities to engage in advocacy on topics important to you. Get this newsletter in your inbox everyweek: Legislation of Interest We’re excited to share that we have added […]

Advocates Testify in Favor of Cell Phone Policies for Schools

Feb 20, 202502 min read
Advocates Testify in Favor of Cell Phone Policies for Schools
The House Education Committee voted to pass HB25-1135, Communication Devices in Schools, 12-1 this week. The bill requires all public and charter schools in Colorado to establish policies on student use of communication devices during school hours by July 1, 2026. These policies must specify any restrictions and exceptions for device use throughout the school […]

Take Action: Support Financial Literacy For Students

Feb 18, 202501 min read
Take Action: Support Financial Literacy For Students
Policymakers are considering legislation to help set our students up for financial success, and we need your help!  HB25-1192, Financial Literacy Graduation Requirement, is bipartisan legislation that will require Colorado high school students to complete a personal finance course and either the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Colorado Application for State Financial […]

Life incarcerated is already incredibly difficult… The last thing they need is another legal hurdle standing in their way.

Feb 11, 202503 min read
Life incarcerated is already incredibly difficult… The last thing they need is another legal hurdle standing in their way.
Today the House Judiciary Committee heard HB 25-1116 Department of Corrections Search Court Records Before Offender Release. The bill requires the department of corrections to search all information available to the department to determine whether an offender held at a correctional facility is subject to an outstanding warrant or if the offender has a pending case in […]

Capitol Week In Review: Week 5

Feb 8, 202505 min read
Capitol Week In Review: Week 5
Welcome to Capitol Week In Review, our newsletter keeping you informed about policy concerning educational equity and criminal justice reform.  You will also hear from us about opportunities to engage in advocacy on topics important to you. Legislation of Interest As we continue on to the second month of this year’s session, here are a […]