US EditionColorado school districts brace for K-12 budget crunch by not filling jobs, offering smaller raises
COLORADO, JUN 29 – Despite a $10 billion K-12 budget, Colorado districts face a $700 million state shortfall, leading to job cuts, smaller raises, and use of reserves, officials said.
- Colorado K-12 school districts are reducing expenditures this summer in response to a state budget forecast that projects a $700 million deficit for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026.
- The shortfall results from structural deficit issues, possible higher Medicaid costs, and threats of federal K-12 funding cuts, creating uncertainty for districts and educators.
- Districts have already cut positions, offered smaller raises, faced rising health insurance costs, and plan to reduce jobs by attrition or not filling openings.
- Tracie Rainey said schools must reduce costs but lack sufficient funding to meet educational needs, and Kirkmeyer noted the legislature cut about $100 million despite bipartisan efforts.
- These cuts could increase class sizes and reduce mental health support, suggesting ongoing financial strain may affect education quality and workforce stability.
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Colorado school districts brace for K-12 budget crunch by not filling jobs, offering smaller raises
Colorado K-12 school districts are tightening their belts this summer amid growing financial uncertainty at both the state and federal levels.
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