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SB 135

State Public K-12 Education Funding

2026 Regular Session

Colorado SB 135 modifies K-12 education funding mechanisms; awaits Senate Finance Committee review to determine impact on district allocations and school resources.

Signed by the President of the Senate
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Bill Summary · SB 135

Legislative bill overview

SB 135 proposes modifications to how Colorado funds public K-12 education, though specific funding mechanisms and amounts are not detailed in the available information. The bill has recently been introduced and assigned to the Senate Finance Committee for initial review. This is a foundational education finance bill that will likely shape per-pupil spending, district allocations, or funding formulas statewide.

Why is this important

K-12 education funding directly affects classroom resources, teacher salaries, facility maintenance, and educational outcomes across Colorado's public school districts. Changes to funding formulas or total appropriations impact both rural and urban districts differently and influence property tax burdens on local communities. This bill's outcomes will affect millions of students and hundreds of school districts' operational capacity.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding formula equity — Whether the bill adequately addresses disparities between wealthy and under-resourced districts, or if it maintains existing inequities
  • Local vs. state control — How much funding responsibility shifts between state appropriations and local property taxes, affecting districts' fiscal autonomy
  • Implementation timeline and transition costs — Whether any funding changes occur immediately or gradually, and how districts adjust to new allocations

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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