Learn about important news, legislation, and our efforts to further school choice in Colorado!
2025 Legislative Review
The 2025 legislative session was overshadowed by a $1.2 billion budget shortfall. Despite these fiscal challenges, Ready Colorado and its education reform partners achieved major victories.
Missing in Action: How Chronic Absenteeism Is Leaving Students Behind
In Colorado, a student absent 10 percent or more of the days enrolled during the school year is considered chronically absent. All absences are included – unexcused and excused.
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Ready Colorado is the leader in school choice initiatives and education reform in Colorado. They are a valuable player in not only helping elect, but also educating and fighting alongside legislators as they work to expand educational opportunities for all Colorado students.
Colorado Senate Minority Leader Paul Lundeen
We produced this video during the 2024 legislative session to help educate lawmakers and the public about the need to reform our school finance funding formula. This effort culminated in the drafting and passage of House Bill 24-1448, which passed and was signed into law. This bill adds $500 million to education funding in the first six years of implementation.