Colorado HB1153 provides supplemental appropriations to the Department of Education for the 2025-26 fiscal year, including funds for school meal.

Colorado HB1153 allocates additional funds to the Department of Education for the 2025-26 fiscal year. This includes an increase of $8,119,271 for school meal reimbursements and $35,617,302 for the Healthy School Meals for All Program. The bill also provides funding for early literacy programs, including up to $1,500,000 for the Early Literacy Program Evidence-Based Training Provided to Teachers. Additionally, it allocates funds for various other educational initiatives, such as the Teacher Recruitment Education and Preparation (TREP) Program and the Career Development Success Program.

Colorado HB1153 provides supplemental appropriations to the Department of Education for the 2025-26 fiscal year, including funds for school meal.

Colorado HB1153 allocates additional funds to the Department of Education for the 2025-26 fiscal year. This includes an increase of $8,119,271 for school meal reimbursements and $35,617,302 for the Healthy School Meals for All Program. The bill also provides funding for early literacy programs, including up to $1,500,000 for the Early Literacy Program Evidence-Based Training Provided to Teachers. Additionally, it allocates funds for various other educational initiatives, such as the Teacher Recruitment Education and Preparation (TREP) Program and the Career Development Success Program.