Eliminate Duplicative Regulation of School Child Care Centers
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the elimination of duplicative regulation of school district child care centers.
Bill Summary:
The act allows child care centers for school-age children operated on school district, district charter school, or institute charter school property to satisfy requirements for staff training or minimum square footage of floor space per child by providing to the Colorado department of early childhood (CDEC) documented evidence of compliance with substantially similar requirements imposed by the Colorado department of education (CDE) unless CDE's requirements do not meet federal grants-in-aid requirements, in which case, CDEC shall require the child centers to meet federal grants-in-aid requirements.
The act adds a public health agency to the list of entities that CDEC shall accept certification from as satisfactory proof of valid certification of a playground facility.
The act directs CDEC to review the process regarding materials waivers and the process for undue hardship appeals at least annually.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
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Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 04/24/2026 | SA1 |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 26-1282 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.012 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 26-1282, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 10-1. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.011 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 26-1282, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 12-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/06/2026 | Third Reading | BILL |
32
AYE
3
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/30/2026 | Third Reading | BILL |
55
AYE
8
NO
2
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 05/22/2026 | Governor | Sent to the Governor |
| 03/12/2026 | House | House Committee on Education Lay Over Unamended - Amendment(s) Failed |
| 05/22/2026 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate |
| 05/22/2026 | House | Signed by the Speaker of the House |
| 05/06/2026 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 05/05/2026 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments |
| 05/04/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee on Education Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 05/01/2026 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Education |
| 04/30/2026 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/29/2026 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor |
| 04/28/2026 | House | House Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 03/18/2026 | House | House Committee on Education Refer Amended to Appropriations |
| 03/12/2026 | House | House Committee on Education Witness Testimony and/or Committee Discussion Only |
| 02/20/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Education |
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