Notice Filed with SOS |
01/15/2024 |
Rule |
ProposedRuleAttach2024-00032.pdf |
Additional Information |
AddInfoAttach2024-00032.pdf |
Statutory Authority |
Sections 26.5-1-105(1), 26.5-4-204(4)(a), and 24-4-103, C.R.S. |
Description of Subjects/Issues |
The purpose of this rulemaking is for the Executive Director to consider adopting revisions to the Colorado Universal Preschool Program (UPK) Qualifying Factors rules and new UPK Quality Standards. The revisions to the UPK Qualifying Factors rule, update the Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG) in alignment with recent federal updates; revise the rule language for program clarity; and establish a new qualifying factor that will expand the eligibility for more children to qualify for additional preschool hours, whose family's income is at or below 100% of the FPG. The other major objective for this rulemaking is to establish quality standards that preschool providers must meet to receive UPK funding, as required by section 26.5-4-205(1)(a), C.R.S. |
Purpose/Objective of Rule |
The purpose of the Executive Director adopting revisions to the Colorado Universal Preschool Program (UPK) Qualifying Factors rules was to update the Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG) in alignment with recent federal updates; revise the rule language for program clarity; and establish a new qualifying factor that will expand the eligibility for more children to qualify for additional preschool hours, whose family's income is at or below 100% of the FPG. |
Basis And Purpose |
BasisAndPurposeAttachment2024-00032.pdf
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Regulatory analysis |
RegulatoryAnalysisAttachment2024-00032.pdf
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Comments |
For more information, please visit our website at: https://cdec.colorado.gov/for-partners/rulemaking-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? |
No
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Hearing Date |
02/22/2024 |
Hearing Time |
12:00 PM |
Hearing Location |
Webinar Only: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqc-yspj0uGtT5EP36wKEjltxdR1mb0z3Y |
Contact Name |
Elena M. Kemp |
Contact Title |
Rulemaking & Rules Advisory Council Administrator |
Contact Telephone |
720-661-1657 |
Contact email |
CDEC_Rulemaking@state.co.us |