Colorado lawmakers have a chance to take a critical step forward for our students and educators

Colorado lawmakers have a chance to take a critical step forward for our students and educators

This year, the Colorado legislature introduced House Bill 1320, also known as the School Finance Act, to preserve and protect the state’s new K-12 funding formula amid mounting fiscal pressure. The bill increases per-pupil revenue by an average of $380, ensures no district sees a cut, and extends the implementation timeline of the new formula from six to seven years to give schools stability while easing strain on the General Fund.  While the pl…