HB 24-1255

House Bill 24-1255 extends the Colorado State Advisory Council for Parent Involvement in Education until September 1, 2030. It also adds a representative from the Department of Early Childhood to the council and requires the council to advise educator training programs on family engagement strategies and provide feedback on education resources. The bill allocates $33,364 from the general fund for school quality support in the 2024-25 fiscal year. Governor Jared Polis signed this bill into law on June 4, 2024, making it effective starting August 7, 2024.

Official Summary

The act continues the Colorado state advisory council for parent involvement in education (advisory council) until September 1, 2030. Prior to its repeal, the department of regulatory agencies will conduct a sunset review of the advisory council. The act adds a department of early childhood representative to serve on the advisory council. The act requires the advisory committee to: Advise educator preparation programs about best practices for including research-based family engagement strategies in coursework and program requirements; and Provide feedback to state agencies and other organizations about publicly available tools and resources that assist families with navigating the education system. For the 2024-25 state fiscal year, the act appropriates $33,364 from the general fund to the department of education for use by school quality and support. APPROVED by Governor June 4, 2024 EFFECTIVE August 7, 2024(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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