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Colorado Governor Jared Polis signs historic $10 billion School Finance Act for K-12 public schools in the 2025-26 fiscal year. The legislation earmarks a significant increase in funding, amounting to over $250 million, marking an expansion of resources for Colorado's education system.
Each school district in the state will receive the same or more funds than what they received this year, assuring consistent support amid dwindling enrollment. The new funding formula will prioritize districts serving a higher number of at-risk students and those based in rural and remote areas.
While the original legislative plan for a new funding formula was hindered by a $1.2 billion budget deficit, the Act implements measures to allocate funds equitably from this point forward. The Act also ensures that no school district will face budget cuts due to declining enrollment, by averaging student counts over a four-year period.
The Act's effects aim to provide an sustainable influx of resources to schools, with increases designed to keep pace with inflation and maintain the current level of services. Colorado's education system is advancing toward a more equitable and resilient future through the School Finance Act.
The historic $10 billion School Finance Act will provide a significant increase in funding for Colorado's K-12 public schools, improving education-and-self-development opportunities and ensuring resources for online-learning in the 2025-26 fiscal year. Each school district receives consistent funding despite dwindling enrollment, and the new formula prioritizes districts serving more at-risk students and those based in rural and remote areas.
