CO SB004

Expands Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program eligibility to include youth in truancy proceedings under Colorado's School Attendance Law of 1963, in addition to existing child welfare and dependency cases.

Requires memoranda of understanding between chief judges and CASA programs to identify volunteer roles and responsibilities, and allows such agreements to be amended or modified at any time to add or delete roles.

Adds "education standards" to required CASA volunteer preservice training topics, alongside existing instruction on child abuse recognition, cultural awareness, child development, court processes, and permanency planning.

Authorizes judges or magistrates to appoint CASA volunteers in truancy proceedings provided at least one parent or legal guardian of the child receives notice of the appointment.

Adds duty for CASA volunteers to determine if additional services are necessary to ensure educational success for children in truancy proceedings.