Bill
SR 25-009
Senate resolution affirms school choice and urges expansion of high-quality options and funding models that reward success, boosting access for underserved families.
SR25-009, titled “Concerning the Necessity of School Choice in Colorado,” is a Senate resolution introduced in the First Regular Session of the Seventy-fifth General Assembly (April 8, 2025). The measure expresses the Senate’s policy stance on school choice and calls for continued expansion of high-quality educational options. It was referred to the Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs and, on May 1, 2025, the committee recommended postponing the resolution indefinitely. The sponsor is Senator Paul Lundeen.
The resolution lays out four core statements:
1) Affirmation of school choice
- The Senate expresses strong support for school choice as a means to improve student achievement, empower families, and promote educational excellence.
2) Encouragement to expand access
- It urges continued policy efforts to broaden access to high-quality educational options, with emphasis on low-income families and underserved communities.
3) Call for funding model reform
- The resolution calls on the state to prioritize funding models that reward success, promote innovation, and direct resources to where they matter most for student outcomes.
4) Recognition of key stakeholders
- It urges policymakers and education leaders to recognize and reinforce the essential roles of enthusiastic students, engaged parents, and exceptional teachers in shaping Colorado’s educational future.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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