HB 18-1134

House Bill 18-1134, which has been signed into law, allows school districts to use ECARE (Early Childhood at-Risk Enhancement) positions to enroll children in full-day kindergarten programs. However, these children must meet the eligibility criteria for the Colorado Preschool Program. This bill impacts families with young children who qualify for early childhood education assistance and the schools that serve them. Since it has been signed, the law is now in effect and school districts can start implementing this change according to its guidelines.

Official Summary

Early Childhood and School Readiness Legislative Commission. If a district chooses to use early childhood at-risk enhancement (ECARE) positions to enroll children in the district's full-day kindergarten program, children using the ECARE positions must satisfy at least one of the eligibility requirements of the Colorado preschool program.(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.) , Read More

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