Adams 12 helps pass law supporting district child care centers
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Adams 12 helps pass law supporting district child care centers
On June 1, 2026, Governor Jared Polis signed into law House Bill 26-1282, concerning the elimination of duplicative regulation of school district child care centers.
The governor invited Adams 12 Five Star Schools to be part of the bill signing ceremony. Representatives from the district’s Before, After School and School Enrichment (BASE) program were key partners in helping make the legislation become a reality.
The new law allows child care centers for school-age children operated on school district property to satisfy requirements for staff training or minimum square footage of floor space per child by providing to the Colorado department of early childhood (CDEC) documented evidence of compliance with substantially similar requirements imposed by the Colorado department of education (CDE) unless CDE's requirements do not meet federal grants-in-aid requirements, in which case, CDEC shall require the child centers to meet federal grants-in-aid requirements.
The law also adds a public health agency to the list of entities that CDEC shall accept certification from as satisfactory proof of valid certification of a playground facility.
Finally, it directs CDEC to review the process regarding materials waivers and the process for undue hardship appeals at least annually.
Prime sponsors for HB26-1282 were Rep. Jacque Phillips, Rep. Lori Goldstein and Sen. Kyle Mullica.
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