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Children’s Campaign & Allies Provide Support of New Federal School Food Standards

Children’s Campaign & Allies Provide Support of New Federal School Food Standards

Written by: Children's Campaign
Date Posted: April 12, 2013

The Children’s Campaign joined LiveWell Colorado and more than 15 other Colorado health and education organizations in providing comment to the USDA on proposed federal regulations to strengthen nutrition standards for foods served in schools. These critical changes to school food policy are a result […]

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KidsFlash Fast Fact – April 12, 2013

KidsFlash Fast Fact – April 12, 2013

Written by: Sarah Hughes
Date Posted: April 12, 2013

In 2011, approximately 8 out of every 1,000 Colorado children were victims of abuse or neglect, a decline from the previous year. In Colorado, children under age 5 are the most likely to be victims of abuse. To find child abuse rates for your county, […]

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State Budget Taking Shape

State Budget Taking Shape

Written by: Children's Campaign
Date Posted: April 5, 2013

The state’s 2013-2014 budget, also known as the Long Bill, has been the primary focus of the full Senate and House over the last two weeks. The proposal, Senate Bill 13-230, totals $20.5 billion. Due to economic improvements and increased state revenues, this is the […]

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Capitol Update – April 5, 2013

Capitol Update – April 5, 2013

Written by: Beza Taddess
Date Posted: April 5, 2013

Modernizing Colorado’s School Finance Act: On Tuesday, the Senate approved Senate Bill 13-213 (Johnston & Heath/Hamner) on a 20-15 vote. It moves to the House, with a first hearing in the House Education Committee scheduled for April 15 in the Old Supreme Court Chambers. The […]

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It’s About Kids Network Continues to Grow

It’s About Kids Network Continues to Grow

Written by: Children's Campaign
Date Posted: April 5, 2013

The Children’s Campaign is delighted to welcome four new It’s About Kids (IAK) community leaders and six new counties to the IAK Team! Ilona Witty is the Early Childhood Principal at the Salida School District and joins our advocacy team in Chaffee County. Angie Shehorn […]

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KidsFlash Fast Fact – April 5, 2013

KidsFlash Fast Fact – April 5, 2013

Written by: Sarah Hughes
Date Posted: April 5, 2013

In the current school year, more than 16,600 Colorado public school students are enrolled in online education programs, a 3 percent increase in enrollment since the previous school year. To find data on the number of students enrolled in online education programs in your county […]

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New Law Will Streamline Access to Health Coverage for Colorado Kids

New Law Will Streamline Access to Health Coverage for Colorado Kids

Written by: Children's Campaign
Date Posted: March 29, 2013

Today, Governor Hickenlooper signed into law a policy that will make it easier for families to access health coverage for their kids and improve efficiency in the Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+). Senate Bill 13-008, sponsored by Senator Linda Newell and Representative Beth McCann, eliminates […]

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Capitol Update: School Finance Vote Set for Monday in Colorado Senate

Capitol Update: School Finance Vote Set for Monday in Colorado Senate

Written by: Beza Taddess
Date Posted: March 29, 2013

The Colorado Senate is scheduled to vote on a significant overhaul of the state’s school finance formula early next week. Thanks to everyone who has responded to our action alert; there’s still time to reach out to your senator to let him or her know […]

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