Colorado Preschool Program Provider Bonus Payments
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2023 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning creating a bonus payment program to incentivize Colorado preschool providers to participate in the Colorado universal preschool program, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.
Bill Summary:
The act creates the Colorado universal preschool program provider participation bonus program (bonus program). The bonus program requires a one-time bonus payment to any eligible preschool provider (provider) that participates in the preschool program established in the department of early childhood (department). The department can award additional bonus payments to eligible recipients that maintain or increase their licensed capacity to serve infants and toddlers between April 1, 2022, and April 1, 2024. Subject to available appropriations, the department shall also award bonus payments to eligible recipients located in low-capacity preschool areas.
The purpose of the bonus program is to:
- Increase provider participation in the Colorado universal preschool program (preschool program) to ensure that all children have access to a universal preschool classroom in their communities;
- Strengthen the mixed delivery system by supporting providers that have not previously participated in the Colorado state-run preschool program; and
- Preserve access to infant and toddler care.
The department is required to report to the joint budget committee on or before September 1, 2024, on the number and types of providers that receive bonus payments and the number and types of bonus payments awarded.
The bonus program is repealed, effective July 1, 2025.
The act appropriates $2,500,000 from the general fund to the department for purposes of the program.
APPROVED by Governor June 2, 2023
EFFECTIVE June 2, 2023
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 04/18/2023 | PA1 |
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 04/27/2023 | SA1 |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer Senate Bill 23-269 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-4. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer Senate Bill 23-269 to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 11-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment J.001 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer Senate Bill 23-269, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer Senate Bill 23-269 to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 5-1. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/06/2023 | Third Reading | BILL |
50
AYE
14
NO
1
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/19/2023 | Third Reading | BILL |
28
AYE
3
NO
4
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/18/2023 | J.001 | SEN Appropriations | Passed [*] |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 06/02/2023 | Governor | Governor Signed |
| 05/15/2023 | Governor | Sent to the Governor |
| 05/15/2023 | House | Signed by the Speaker of the House |
| 05/15/2023 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate |
| 05/06/2023 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 05/04/2023 | House | House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 05/03/2023 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments |
| 05/02/2023 | House | House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 04/28/2023 | House | House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 04/27/2023 | House | House Committee on Education Refer Unamended to Appropriations |
| 04/19/2023 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Education |
| 04/19/2023 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/18/2023 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 04/18/2023 | Senate | Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 04/12/2023 | Senate | Senate Committee on Education Refer Unamended to Appropriations |
| 04/05/2023 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Education |
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| Effective Date | Chapter # | Title | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/02/2023 | 336 | Colorado Preschool Program Provider Bonus Payments |