DENVER – The Colorado Children’s Campaign supports Gov. Jared Polis’ commitment in his State of the State address to fully funding the state’s K-12 education system and to begin using a better approach to funding public schools in 2025.
The new school funding formula created by Colorado’s legislature in 2024 is our most powerful tool for improving public education. Implementing it in a timely and sustainable way will make sure that our schools are equipped to serve all children in our state.
“Colorado’s kids deserve every opportunity to succeed. By implementing a student-centered Public School Funding Formula on time and sustainably, we can ensure every child has access to quality education—regardless of ZIP code, background, or learning needs,” said Heather Tritten, President & CEO of the Colorado Children’s Campaign.
“We applaud Governor Polis’s leadership and strongly urge the legislature to prioritize the implementation of the updated formula. Our students have waited decades for this. The time to act is now.”