Senate Bill 23-115 Summary

• Appropriates supplemental funding to the Colorado Department of Education for fiscal year 2022-23, amending Part IV of HB 22-1329 and related prior budget legislation.

• Allocates approximately $6.9 billion total to education programs including $3.4 billion from general fund, $1.3 billion from reappropriated funds, and federal funds.

• Funds major education categories including school finance ($4.9 billion for state share of districts' total program funding), special education and English language proficiency programs ($413 million), and literacy initiatives ($43 million).

• Supports capital construction assistance ($279 million), school counselor corps, behavioral health services, and teacher recruitment programs across Colorado school districts.

• Includes statutory safety clause declaring the act necessary for immediate preservation of public peace, health, and safety.