SB 26-103

Senate Bill 26-103, which has been signed into law, requires Colorado school districts and charter schools to create policies that provide extra help and resources for at-risk students. This can include things like community-based learning programs, after-school activities, tutoring, and other support services. Schools already working on improvement plans focused on helping these students are considered in compliance with the new requirements and must share their plans online. The bill also ensures that county regulations set aside land for public schools. This law aims to improve educational outcomes for vulnerable students by providing them with more resources and support.

Official Summary

The act requires school districts and charter schools to adopt, implement, and post on their websites an achieving community commitment to equitable school success (ACCESS) policy, on or before July 1, 2027, that directs resources and supports toward at-risk students. The act describes what the required policy may include, such as partnerships with community organizations, wraparound services, after-school programs, and tutoring.     School districts and charter schools that are participating in a performance, improvement, priority improvement, or turnaround plan that directs resources and supports to at-risk students satisfies the ACCESS policy requirements and shall post the plan on the school or school district's website.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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