Bill > HB1282

This bill aims to eliminate duplicative regulations on child care centers operated by Colorado school districts, which include before- and after-school programs and preschool programs. Currently, these programs are regulated by multiple state agencies, including the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) and the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC), leading to conflicting and redundant rules. The bill specifies that certain CDEC rules will not apply to public preschools and before- or after-school programs run by school districts because these rules are either contradictory to or overlap with existing regulations from the CDE or other state agencies. Examples of these duplicative areas include background checks, staff training, inspections for health and safety, immunization tracking, staff-to-child ratios, and even rules about flavored milk. The legislative intent is to reduce administrative costs, speed up staff onboarding, increase program access, and eliminate confusion for families, without compromising student health or safety.

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https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1282