HB 22-1171

HB 22-1171 is a Colorado bill that adjusts the funding for public education by increasing the amount of money available to the Department of Education. It also extends the period during which certain funds can be used for specific educational purposes and allocates additional unspent money from previous bills to support students who are not part of the traditional child welfare system. The bill has been signed into law, meaning it is now in effect and being implemented by the state government.

Official Summary

The 2021 general appropriations act is amended to balance and make adjustments to the total amount appropriated to the department of education. The general fund portion of the appropriation is increased. Amends Senate Bill 21-268, concerning the financing of public schools, to extend the time in which money remains available for specific purposes. Amends Senate Bill 21-274, concerning a sustainable model that is not embedded in the child welfare system for serving facility students, to further appropriate unexpended money. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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