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Colorado Pending Homeschool Legislation

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Reviewed November 2, 2026: no changes noted.

Status as of November 2, 2026: There are no homeschool bills pending in the Colorado General Assembly right now. The 2026 session adjourned May 13, 2026 (Colorado General Assembly). Christian Home Educators of Colorado reports that no homeschool freedoms were lost in 2026. A CHEC-backed resolution, SJR26-20, recognized April 9, 2026, as Home Education Day (CHEC).

Next session: The 2027 regular session convenes January 11, 2027 (Colorado General Assembly; MultiState). We check Colorado weekly and daily during session, and this page will be updated as new bills are filed.

Pending Bills

None at this time.

 

 

 

Recently Ended: 2026 Session

SB26-023: School Finance Act (Became Law)

  • Sponsors: Sens. Kolker and Kirkmeyer; Reps. Sirota and Lukens
  • Status: Became law; the signed act is dated June 1, 2026 (Colorado General Assembly: SB26-023).
  • On a committee agenda: Yes (Senate Education and Appropriations; House Education and Appropriations)
  • Synopsis: The annual school funding law. It lets local education providers offer part-time programs for homeschool students if set conditions are met (SB26-023). CHEC says a late amendment added rules for government-funded part-time enrichment programs. Families who use those programs must now file a Notice of Intent and follow the home-based education law. CHEC says the legal options to homeschool did not change (CHEC).
  • Rating: 👎 Increases burdens for families who use publicly funded enrichment programs. Families who do not use those programs are not affected.

HB26-1292: Scholarship Granting Organizations (Lost)

  • Sponsors: Rep. Goldstein; Sens. Kipp and Marchman
  • Status: Lost in the House Education Committee (Colorado General Assembly: HB26-1292; CHEC).
  • On a committee agenda: Yes (House Education)
  • Synopsis: According to CHEC, it would have restricted private donations to scholarship granting organizations. It would also have required private schools, including homeschool umbrella schools, and faith-based schools to apply and post certain nondiscrimination criteria. CHEC opposed it (CHEC).
  • Rating: 👎 Increases burdens. It would have added new rules for umbrella and faith-based schools.

HB26-1428: Administration of Publicly Funded Education Programs (Became Law)

  • Sponsors: Reps. Sirota and Taggart; Sens. Bridges and Kirkmeyer
  • Status: Became law; the signed act is dated June 4, 2026 (Colorado General Assembly: HB26-1428).
  • On a committee agenda: Yes (House and Senate Appropriations)
  • Synopsis: Requires the Department of Education to report to the Joint Budget Committee on part-time enrichment programs and online education programs (HB26-1428). CHEC notes the report covers standards, seat time, and recommendations on cost and oversight (CHEC).
  • Rating: Neutral for now. It is a study only and adds no requirements for families. The report could lead to future oversight proposals.

Sources

Last checked: November 2, 2026

*This page is for general information only and is not legal advice. Bill status can change quickly; check the Colorado General Assembly’s website for the latest official information.