Colorado lawmakers avoid big cuts to education in 2026-27 budget
Apr 06, 2026
Colorado lawmakers avoid big cuts to education in 2026-27 budget
Chalkbeat
Colorado lawmakers avoided major cuts to K-12, early childhood, and higher education funding in next year’s budget proposal despite an overall shortfall of more than $1.2 billion.
Aspen Times
With rural school districts facing inflated costs and declining enrollment, projected increases in per-pupil funding are still leaving schools with tight budgets.
Boardhawk
Colorado lawmakers are moving a bill this session that could reshape how school districts plan and present local funding measures by requiring districts to engage charter schools earlier and more formally in the process.