| Notice Filed with SOS |
10/14/2022 |
| Rule |
ProposedRuleAttach2022-00649.pdf |
| Statutory Authority |
26.5-1-105(1) C.R.S. (2022) The executive director is authorized to promulgate all rules for the administration of the department and for the execution and administration of the functions specified in section 26.5-1-109 and for the programs and services specified in this title 26.5.
26.5-4-204(4), C.R.S. (2022) The Executive Director shall adopt rules to implement the preschool program. |
| Description of Subjects/Issues |
HB22-1295 created the Universal Preschool Program which the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (Department) is charged with administering starting in the 2023-2024 school year. Because this is a brand-new program, the Department must promulgate all of the rules to implement the program. This set of proposed rules establishes the eligibility criteria for preschool services and additional preschool services.
In accordance with HB 22-1295, a child who is in a low-income family or who meets at least one qualifying factor may receive additional preschool services in the school year preceding the school year in which the child is eligible to enroll in kindergarten in accordance with Department rule. |
| Purpose/Objective of Rule |
HB22-1295 created the Universal Preschool Program which the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (Department) is charged with administering starting in the 2023-2024 school year. Because this is a brand-new program, the Department must promulgate all of the rules to implement the program. This set of proposed rules establishes the eligibility criteria for preschool services and additional preschool services.
In accordance with HB 22-1295, a child who is in a low-income family or who meets at least one qualifying factor may receive additional preschool services in the school year preceding the school year in which the child is eligible to enroll in kindergarten in accordance with Department rule. |
| Basis And Purpose |
BasisAndPurposeAttachment2022-00649.pdf
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| Comments |
This is the permanent rulemaking for emergency rule SoS# 2022-00621.
For more information, please visit https://cdec.colorado.gov/for-partners/rules-advisory-council |
| Submitted in response to issues raised by COLS/OLLS? |
No
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| Is this rule adopted in response to recent legislation? |
Yes
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| Recent legislation bill number |
HB22-1295
|
| Hearing Date |
11/21/2022 |
| Hearing Time |
09:00 AM |
| Hearing Location |
Virtual meeting link: meet.google.com/zri-vrby-gix |
| Contact Name |
Elena M. Kemp |
| Contact Title |
Rulemaking and RAC Administrator |
| Contact Telephone |
000-000-0000 |
| Contact email |
Elena.kemp@state.co.us |