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Legislative Wins for Colorado Kids and Families

May 9, 202404 min read
Legislative Wins for Colorado Kids and Families
Yesterday was sine die, the last day of the 2024 legislative session! After a busy four months, we are thrilled to update you on our policy successes for the year. Before we get started, we want to underscore the deep and lasting impact the policies we passed in partnership with parents, educators, and community leaders will […]

Capitol Week In Review: Week 14

Apr 27, 202403 min read
Capitol Week In Review: Week 14
Welcome to Capitol Week In Review, our newsletter keeping you informed about policy concerning educational equity and making our schools and communities more supportive.  You will also hear from us about opportunities to engage in advocacy on topics important to you.  Legislation of Interest SB24-188, Public School Finance, would raise the base level of per-pupil funding […]

School Funding Bill Advances in House

Apr 26, 202402 min read
School Funding Bill Advances in House
Bipartisan legislation to center students in the way Colorado funds schools. HB24-1448, New Public School Finance Formula, will update our 30-year-old school finance formula and send additional state dollars to every school district and prioritize equitable funding for our students. The bill has now passed the House Education Committee and the House Appropriations Committee. The […]

Capitol Week In Review: Week 13

Apr 21, 202403 min read
Capitol Week In Review: Week 13
Welcome to Capitol Week In Review, our newsletter keeping you informed about policy concerning educational equity and making our schools and communities more supportive.  You will also hear from us about opportunities to engage in advocacy on topics important to you.  Legislation of Interest HB24-1448, New Public School Finance Formula, was passed by the House Education […]

Capitol Week In Review: Week 12

Apr 15, 202404 min read
Capitol Week In Review: Week 12
Welcome to Capitol Week In Review, our newsletter keeping you informed about policy concerning educational equity and making our schools and communities more supportive.  You will also hear from us about opportunities to engage in advocacy on topics important to you.  Legislation of Interest HB24-1311, Family Affordability Tax Credit, was passed by the House Finance Committee […]

Centering Students When Funding Schools – An Update 30 Years in the Making

Apr 12, 202401 min read
Centering Students When Funding Schools – An Update 30 Years in the Making
This week, members of the House of Representatives introduced bipartisan legislation to center students in the way Colorado funds schools. HB24-1448, New Public School Finance Formula, will update our 30-year-old school finance formula and send additional state dollars to every school district. Most importantly, this update puts students at the center of school funding. The […]