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ColoradoHB26-11532026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Department of Education Supplemental

Sponsored By: Emily Sirota (Democratic), Jeff Bridges (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

State Revenue & Budget

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

More help for school meals for families

For the fiscal year starting July 1, 2025, the state adds $8.1 million from the State Education Fund and $35.6 million to the Healthy School Meals for All Program Fund. The money pays school meal reimbursements so more students can eat at no cost. Families with school-age children see lower food costs.

Broad K-12 funding for 2025-26

For the fiscal year starting July 1, 2025, the state funds many K–12 services. The Department of Education receives money for administration, IT, statewide tests, district finance, nutrition, school construction, and educator programs. Funds come from the General Fund, the State Education Fund, the State Public School Fund, cash funds, reappropriated funds, and federal funds. Students, families, and educators benefit through the services these dollars support.

More staff for school improvement

Beginning in 2025–26, the law gives $559,187 from the General Fund to the Division of School Quality and Support. The funding supports accountability and improvement planning and about 3.4 full-time positions. If up to $485,910 is unspent by July 1, 2026, it carries into 2026–27 for the same work.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Emily Sirota

    Democratic • House

  • Jeff Bridges

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Andrew Boesenecker

    Democratic • House

  • Eliza Hamrick

    Democratic • House

  • Jennifer Bacon

    Democratic • House

  • Julie McCluskie

    Democratic • House

  • Kenny Nguyen

    Democratic • House

  • Rebekah Stewart

    Democratic • House

  • Lorena Garcia

    Democratic • House

  • Monica Duran

    Democratic • House

  • Mandy Lindsay

    Democratic • House

  • Regina English

    Democratic • House

  • Sheila Lieder

    Democratic • House

  • Tammy Story

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    3/12/2026House

  2. Signed by the Speaker of the House

    3/11/2026House

  3. Signed by the President of the Senate

    3/11/2026Senate

  4. Sent to the Governor

    3/11/2026House

  5. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    2/20/2026Senate

  6. Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments

    2/19/2026Senate

  7. Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole

    2/18/2026Senate

  8. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Appropriations

    2/17/2026Senate

  9. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    2/12/2026House

  10. House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments

    2/11/2026House

  11. House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole

    2/10/2026House

  12. Introduced In House - Assigned to Appropriations

    2/6/2026House

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