2007 COLORADO LEGISLATIVE SESSION

Author:Representative Benefield
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Representative Benefield has introduced a bill to provide additional funding for after school programs. HB-1248 would provide funding for before- and after-school programs in Colorado by creating the Colorado Student Before and After School Project Fund within the Tony Grampsas Youth Services Program (TGYS). TGYS provides state funding to community-based programs that target youth and their families for intervention services, including those stemming from alcohol and drug abuse, in an effort to reduce incidents of youth crime and violence. Funding for this project would be equal to $1 million or 4% of alcohol excise taxes. To be eligible for funding after school programs must focus in one or more of the following areas: sports and fitness, character and leadership, arts and culture, and must provide education on the dangers of alcohol and drugs.
5/31/07 - Governor Signed
5/2/07 - passed Senate Appropriations amended - Funding reduced to $300,000

2006 COLORADO LEGISLATIVE SESSION

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HB 1363 was vetoed by the Governor on June 2, 2006.

To read the Governor's veto letter click here.

2005 COLORADO LEGISLATIVE SESSION

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2005 Colorado Legislative Session

  • HB 05-1024 - Rep. Solano and Sen. Williams

    Creates a Dropout Prevention Activity Grant Program in the State Department of Education to fund before and after school arts-based and vocational programs for students enrolled in grade 6 through 12. The grant program would be funded through a voluntary contribution that would appear on state individual income tax return forms.

    HB 1024 was signed into law by the Governor on May 24, 2005.

     

  • HB 05-1228 - Rep. Paccione and Sen. Groff

    Authorizes a $500 refundable credit against state taxes for qualifying low-income students eligible for enrollment in preschool, kindergarten and grades 1 - 3 to participate in a qualifying supplemental education services program. Qualifying providers could include after school programs that meet any of the state's model content standards. This bill would create a TABOR refund mechanism totaling $40 million per year in years which excess TABOR revenues exceed $120 million.

    HB 1228 did not make it out of the House.