Bill > SB227

This bill adjusts appropriations for early intervention programs in Colorado's fiscal year 2024-25 budget. Specifically, the bill reduces the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing's general fund transfer to the Department of Early Childhood for early intervention by $2,000,000, with a corresponding assumption that federal funds for the same purpose will decrease by the same amount. Simultaneously, the Department of Early Childhood's Division of Community and Family Services will see a $2,000,000 increase in general fund appropriations for early intervention, offset by a $4,000,000 decrease in reappropriated funds for the same purpose. Early intervention programs typically provide support services for young children with developmental delays or disabilities, helping to identify and address potential challenges early in a child's life. The bill includes a safety clause, which is a standard legislative provision indicating that the law is necessary for immediate public benefit, and follows the typical legislative process of approval by the Speaker of the House, Senate President, and Governor.

Budget and Finance

https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb25-227