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Introduced
03/04/2026
03/04/2026
In Committee
04/23/2026
04/23/2026
Crossed Over
04/23/2026
04/23/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The bill modifies the definition for an "eligible nonprofit organization" that may receive a disbursement from the school security disbursement program. The modified definition requires that the nonprofit be based in Colorado and provide school safety incident response, violence prevention, and behavioral health training and expertise at no cost to local education providers, law enforcement agencies, and other first responders from Colorado. The bill requires the department of public safety to disburse all grant money awarded pursuant to the disbursement program for use in the upcoming school year no later than August 1 of that same calendar year.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the School Security Grant Program by updating the definition of an "eligible nonprofit organization" to require that such organizations be based in Colorado and provide school safety incident response, violence prevention, and behavioral health training and expertise at no cost to local education providers, law enforcement agencies, and other first responders within Colorado. Additionally, the bill mandates that the department of public safety must disburse all grant money awarded under this program for use in the upcoming school year no later than August 1 of that same calendar year, ensuring funds are available in a timely manner for school safety initiatives.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (9)
Lisa Cutter (D)*,
Monica Duran (D)*,
Eliza Hamrick (D)*,
Rebekah Stewart (D)*,
Chad Clifford (D),
Lori Goldstein (D),
Jacqueline Phillips (D),
Katie Stewart (D),
Tammy Story (D),
Last Action
Senate Education Committee Hearing (13:30:00 4/29/2026 SCR 357) (on 04/29/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1321 |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/115029/download |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/114784/download |
| Second Reading Amendment L.008 | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_amendments/19326/download |
| House Education Amendment L.004 | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_amendments/18558/download |
| House Education Amendment L.003 | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_amendments/18556/download |
| House Education Amendment L.002 | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_amendments/18557/download |
| House Education Amendment L.001 | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_amendments/18555/download |
| Fiscal Note Initial Fiscal Note | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/113016/download |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/112886/download |
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