Issue Briefs

Colorado Department of Early Childhood (22-07)

Subjects

Children & Domestic Matters

Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)

Human Services

Agency

Legislative Council Staff

Published

11/10/2022

The Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC), Colorado’s newest state department, began operations in July 2022 to provide a range of programs and services that support young children, families, and the professionals that serve them. This issue brief provides an overview of the CDEC, including its creation, programs and services offered through the department, and budget for FY 2022-23.

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Issue Briefs

Child Welfare (2013)

Colorado's child welfare system provides a range of services to protect children from abuse and neglect and to assist families in caring for their children. This issue brief provides an overview of the child welfare system in Colorado, including administration and funding, reporting and...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

08/26/2013

Subjects:

Children & Domestic Matters

Human Services

Issue Briefs

Civil Union (2013)

In the 2013 legislative session, the General Assembly enacted Senate Bill 13-011, the Colorado Civil Union Act. This issue brief summarizes the provisions of the act and discusses other states' laws concerning same-sex marriage and civil unions. A brief explanation of two same-sex marriage cases...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

06/19/2013

Subjects:

Children & Domestic Matters

Civil Law

Courts & Judicial

Staff Publications

State Education Fund Report (2013)

The forecast for the State Education Fund and the level of General Fund appropriations needed to pay for school finance have changed from when the General Assembly adjourned in May 2012. Property values have stabilized and are expected to grow modestly over the next few years, helping to boost...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

02/01/2013

Subject:

Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)

Budget Related Publications

Summary of 2012 School Finance Bill, HB12-1345

House Bill 12-1345 amends the Public School Finance Act of 1994 to provide funding for school districts in FY 2012-13. The bill was signed by the Governor on May 19, 2012, and became effective on that date. House Bill 12-1335, the "Long Bill," appropriates most of the money distributed to school...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

11/29/2012

Subject:

Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)

Staff Publications

State Education Fund Report (2012)

The forecast for the State Education Fund and the level of General Fund appropriations needed to pay for school finance have changed from when the General Assembly adjourned in May 2011. Property values have stabilized and are expected to grow slowly over the next few years, helping to boost the...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

02/01/2012

Subject:

Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)

Budget Related Publications

Summary of 2011 School Finance Bill, SB11-230

Senate Bill 11-230 amends the Public School Finance Act of 1994 to provide funding for school districts in FY 2011-12. The bill was signed by the Governor on June 9, 2011, and became effective on that date. Senate Bill 11-209, the "Long Bill," appropriates most of the money distributed to school...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

08/26/2011

Subject:

Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)

Staff Publications

State Education Fund Report (2011)

The forecast for the State Education Fund and the level of General Fund appropriations have changed from when the General Assembly adjourned in May 2010. The ongoing economic recession is affecting forecasts for property values and income tax receipts, which in turn are placing pressure on state...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

02/01/2011

Subject:

Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)

Staff Publications

Summary of 2010 School Finance Bill HB10-1369

House Bill 10-1369 amends the Public School Finance Act of 1994 to provide funding for school districts for the 2010-11 budget year. House Bill 10-1376, the "long bill," appropriates most of the money distributed to school districts. Highlights of funding provided to school districts by the two...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

01/06/2011

Subject:

Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)

Staff Publications

State Education Fund Report (2010)

The forecast for the State Education Fund and the level of General Fund appropriations necessary to meet the funding requirements of Amendment 23 have changed from when the General Assembly adjourned in May 2009. The ongoing economic recession is affecting forecasts for property values and...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

02/03/2010

Subject:

Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)

Budget Related Publications

Summary of 2009 School Finance Bill, SB09-256

Senate Bill 09-256 amends the Public School Finance Act of 1994 to provide funding for school districts for the 2009-10 budget year. Senate Bill 09-259, the "Long Bill," appropriates most of the money distributed to school districts. Highlights of funding provided to school districts by the two...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

06/09/2009

Subjects:

Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)

Fiscal Policy & Taxes

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Pages

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