Reduces frequency of independent evaluations for Colorado Reading to Ensure Academic Development Act and cuts appropriation.
The bill changes the frequency of independent evaluations for the Colorado Reading to Ensure Academic Development Act from annual to biennial, starting in the 2026-27 school year. It also reduces the appropriation for these evaluations by $750,000. The Colorado Department of Education must still issue an annual report summarizing data from local education providers and include input on proposed program changes. The changes take effect upon passage, with the appropriation adjustment contingent on the 2026-27 state fiscal year appropriation act.
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