SB13-087 Summary

• Provides supplemental appropriations to the Colorado Department of Education for fiscal year 2012-13, amending the original budget in HB 12-1335.

• Allocates $4,353,355,034 total across multiple education categories including management, assistance to public schools, library programs, and services for deaf and blind students.

• Funds major initiatives including Colorado Student Assessment Program ($28,093,332), State Share of Districts' Total Program Funding ($3,309,457,170), and Public School Capital Construction Assistance Board lease payments ($44,000,000).

• Includes funding for specialized programs such as special education ($293,472,248), English language proficiency ($25,751,974), public school transportation ($52,417,107), and educator effectiveness implementation ($8,258,981).

• Designates funds from multiple sources including the State Education Fund, State Public School Fund, federal grants, and cash funds with specific spending requirements noted through detailed footnotes.