Colorado 2026 Regular Session

Colorado House Bill HB1358

Introduced

4/2/26

Refer

4/2/26

Report Pass

4/6/26

Refer

4/6/26

Engrossed

4/13/26

Refer

4/13/26

Report Pass

4/14/26

Refer

4/14/26

Caption

Reduce Academic Accelerator Grant Program Appropriation

Impact

The proposed reduction in funding is anticipated to limit the resources available for the academic accelerator program, potentially affecting its effectiveness and the number of initiatives it can support. This could have downstream effects on educational institutions that rely on these funds to implement innovative programs and address the diverse academic needs of their student populations. Stakeholders in the educational sector, including school districts and educational organizations, may find their capacity to enhance academic performance hindered if the bill is enacted as proposed.

Summary

House Bill 1358 aims to reduce the appropriation for the Colorado Academic Accelerator Grant Program, a vital funding source for educational initiatives in the state. The bill proposes a specific reduction in the amount allocated for the budget year of 2023-2024. This allocation is important as it supports various programs aimed at enhancing educational outcomes and accessibility across Colorado schools. The reduction reflects a strategic reevaluation of educational funding priorities amid budget constraints and shifting educational needs.

Contention

Discussions surrounding HB1358 indicate potential contention over the balancing of budgetary constraints against the need for educational enhancement programs. Proponents of the funding reduction argue it is necessary to ensure fiscal responsibility and allocate state funds more efficiently. In contrast, opponents may argue that cutting such funding undermines educational improvement efforts and could exacerbate existing disparities in academic performance across different regions of Colorado. The bill reflects larger discussions about prioritizing educational funding in a challenging financial landscape.

Latest CO HB1358 Activity

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Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

CO SB220

Accelerated College Opportunity Exam Fee Grant Program

CO SB217

Repeal Computer Science Education Grant Program

CO SB246

Eliminate Gray & Black Market Marijuana Grant Program

CO HB1244

Welcome, Reception, & Integration Grant Program

CO HB1061

Community Schoolyards Grant Program

CO SB202

Repeal Climate Change Markets Grant Program

CO SB087

Academic Adjustments in Higher Education

CO SB265

Change Cash Funds to Subject to Annual Appropriation

CO SB315

Postsecondary & Workforce Readiness Programs

CO HB1132

Military Family Behavioral Health Grant Program

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