SB 18-159

Senate Bill 18-159, also known as the "Innovation School Operating As A Community School" bill, allows public schools in Colorado to become innovation schools by including a plan to operate as community schools. This means that these schools can now incorporate community school features into their operations after getting approval from their local school board. The bill affects public schools and communities they serve, enabling them to enhance educational programs through partnerships with local organizations. Since the status of this bill is "signed," it has been approved by the governor and is now law.

Official Summary

Under existing law, a public school may become an innovation school by submitting an innovation plan to its local school board and having the local school board approve that plan. The bill defines 'community school' and permits a public school to include in its innovation plan that it will operate as a community school. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.) , Read More