Colorado § 26.5-1-303 Early childhood leadership commission - duties

Colorado Statutes

§ 26.5-1-303 — Early childhood leadership commission - duties

Colorado § 26.5-1-303

Title 26.5Early

Art.Early Childhood Programs and Services

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Colo. Rev. Stat. § 26.5-1-303 (2026).

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(1)In addition to any other duties specified in law, the commission has the following duties:

(a)To identify opportunities for, and barriers to, the alignment of standards, rules, policies, and procedures across programs and agencies that support young children and to recommend to the appropriate committees of reference of the general assembly pursuant to part 2 of article 7 of title 2 and to government and nonprofit agencies and policy boards changes to enhance the alignment and provision of services and supports for pregnant women and young children and their families;

(b)To advise and make recommendations to the department and to other relevant early childhood entities concerning implementation of the early childhood Colorado framework;

(c)To assist public and private ag

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(1) In addition
to any other duties specified in law, the commission has the following duties:

(a) To identify opportunities for, and barriers to, the alignment of standards,
rules, policies, and procedures across programs and agencies that support young
children and to recommend to the appropriate committees of reference of the
general assembly pursuant to part 2 of article 7 of title 2 and to government and
nonprofit agencies and policy boards changes to enhance the alignment and
provision of services and supports for pregnant women and young children and
their families;

(b) To advise and make recommendations to the department and to other
relevant early childhood entities concerning implementation of the early childhood
Colorado framework;

(c) To assist public and private agencies in coordinating efforts on behalf of
pregnant women and children and their families, including securing funding and
additional investments for services, programs, and access to these services and
programs for children and their families;

(d) To consider and recommend waivers from state regulations on behalf of
early childhood councils as provided in section 26.5-2-207;

(e) To monitor the ongoing development, promotion, and implementation of:

(I) A quality, cohesive professional development and career advancement
system;

(II) High-quality, comprehensive early learning standards; and

(III) The sharing and use of common data for planning and accountability
among early childhood programs;

(f) To develop strategies and monitor efforts concerning:

(I) Increasing children's school readiness;

(II) Increasing participation in and access to child care and early education
programs; and

(III) Promoting family and community engagement in children's early
education and development.

(2) In fulfilling its duties, the commission shall collaborate, at a minimum,
with:

(a) Members of the early childhood councils established pursuant to section
26.5-2-203; and

(b) Any other boards, commissions, and councils that address services and
supports for pregnant women and young children.

Legislative History

Source: L. 2021: Entire title added, (HB 21-1304), ch. 307, p. 1852, � 4, effective July 1, 2022. L. 2022: (1)(d) and (2)(a) amended, (HB 22-1295), ch. 123, p. 860, � 107, effective July 1.