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The Communication Devices Advisory Committee (CDAC) met for its fifth meeting on March 10 to continue shaping recommendations for Denver Public Schools’ upcoming communication device policy. The committee heard presentations from district leaders in academics, technology, and safety to better understand how devices impact learning environments and student wellbeing. Public Comment Highlights District leaders emphasized […]
Today, the House Judiciary Committee heard HB26-1232 Court Costs Assessed to Juveniles. When young people become involved in the justice system, the goal should be rehabilitation and opportunity, not financial punishment. Yet across Colorado, some families continue to face court costs and fees tied to mistakes their children made before turning eighteen, despite prior reforms […]
Yesterday, the Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB26-1017 Criminal Restitution Prohibited for Insurers. The bill addresses issues in Colorado’s restitution system by prioritizing payments to direct victims rather than institutional payors like insurance companies that have already compensated victims. Aaron gave testimony in support of the bill, sharing his experience navigating Colorado’s restitution system after incarceration […]
We are continuing to summarize the on-going work of the DPS Communication Devices Advisory Committee (CDAC). Below is a summary of key discussions and themes from the February 24, 2026 meeting. Public Comment Highlights A parent spoke in support of a bell-to-bell phone-free approach, emphasizing that during emergencies families should communicate through the school’s front office rather […]
Welcome to Capitol Week In Review, our newsletter where we’ll cut through the noise to bring you clear, timely updates on what’s moving and what it means for educational equity and efforts to increase opportunities for Colorado families. Get this newsletter in your inbox every week: Priority legislative update In addition to one of our justice reform […]
Welcome to Capitol Week In Review, our newsletter where we’ll cut through the noise to bring you clear, timely updates on what’s moving and what it means for educational equity and efforts to increase opportunities for Colorado families. Get this newsletter in your inbox every week: Priority legislative update One of our justice reform priority […]
