The education policy area in Colorado focuses on ensuring access to quality education at all levels, from early childhood through K-12 to higher education. Policies also address school funding mechanisms, school governance, and the allocation of resources to support educational programs, students, teachers, and infrastructure across the state. Legislative Council Staff has prepared a variety of memoranda, issue briefs, and resource books on this subject. Topics include early childhood education, K-12 education, school finance, and higher education. Legislative Council Staff also prepares an annual summary of major legislation by topic area. Relevant to this subject matter are the following summaries: Annual Summaries of K-12 Education Legislation Annual Summaries of Higher Education Legislation Child Care Assistance, Licensing, and Ratings in ColoradoColorado Department of Early ChildhoodVaccinations for School-Aged Children Early Childhood Education School Choice in ColoradoThe Colorado READ ActBuilding Excellent Schools Today (BEST) ProgramState Oversight of Charter SchoolsPublic School Governance and AccountabilityState Land Board and the Permanent Fund K-12 Education Legislative Council Staff materials on the School Finance page provide detailed analysis and information related to the impact of school finance decisions on local school districts. School Finance Higher Education Enrollment and Tuition Revenue ForecastLCS Higher Education Funding ToolDistribution of State Higher Education FundingCredit Transfer at Institutions of Higher Education Higher Education Colorado Department of EducationColorado Department of Early ChildhoodColorado Department of Higher Education Related State Agencies House EducationSenate EducationColorado Youth Advisory Council Committee Related Committees Quick Links Find My Legislator Book a Tour Find a Bill
