Each week during sessions of the Colorado General Assembly, we bring you the latest news and analysis of legislation impacting the early development, health, and education of Colorado kids. Check the updates below for analysis, testimony, fact sheets, vote totals, and other information to help you stay informed.
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This bill would continue a credit that allows individuals and businesses to make contributions to promote child care in Colorado and claim a refundable credit for up to 50 percent of the contribution.
View UpdateThis bill updates the newborn screening program to provide for more timely completion of newborn screenings.
View UpdateThe bill requires the Office of Suicide Prevention in the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to provide access to training programs related to youth suicide prevention for people who interact with youth on a regular basis, but have often not received training.
View UpdateThis bill seeks to address teacher shortages in Colorado by requiring the Colorado Department of Higher Education to create a “grow your own educator” framework and award grants to up to 50 prospective teacher candidates in exchange for a commitment to teach for at least three years in districts experiencing teacher shortages.
View UpdateThe bill sets the statewide base per pupil funding amount for the 2018-19 budget year at $6,768.77, which represents an inflationary increase of 3.3 percent. The bill also reduces the budget stabilization factor by $150 million and distributes an additional $30 million to large and small rural distr
View UpdateThe bill would authorize the state to file a State Innovation Waiver under Section 1332 of the Affordable Care Act to establish a state reinsurance program. The reinsurance pool would be funded by an assessment on certain types of insurance and federal funds.
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