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This bill establishes the "Cradle to Career Grant Program Act" in Colorado, creating a program to award grants to eligible entities, such as local governments, educational providers, higher education institutions, tribal organizations, and non-profit or for-profit community-based organizations, to fund coordinated community-based supports and services aimed at improving economic mobility for individuals from poverty. The program's goal is to connect children and youth with high-quality educational and extracurricular opportunities and families with essential health and social services to enhance prenatal and early childhood outcomes, student achievement, and workforce readiness, while also facilitating smooth transitions through education and creating wealth-building opportunities for lifelong financial security. Grant recipients can use funds for various purposes, including promoting family stability through housing, childcare, and healthcare access, implementing safety and welfare interventions, providing academic enrichment, connecting youth to jobs and in-demand occupations, and utilizing asset-building strategies. The program is overseen by the Cradle to Career Advisory Council and is contingent on the program receiving at least $900,000 in funding by December 31, 2028, with the entire article scheduled for repeal on January 31, 2029, unless extended.