SB 24-200 Summary

• Requires the state department to update and annually report on equity, diversity, and inclusion in Colorado's child welfare system, beginning June 30, 2025, with reports submitted to legislative committees.

• Mandates collection and analysis of demographic data (race, ethnicity, language, gender expression, disability status, sexual orientation, national origin, and income) to identify disparities and disproportionalities at key decision points in child welfare.

• Requires child welfare training academy to include demonstrated understanding of principles and strategies to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion as a competency standard for new workers.

• Establishes mandatory equity, diversity, and inclusion training as part of annual child welfare worker training, covering topics like implicit bias, historical inequities, and culturally appropriate service delivery.

• Requires the state to consider providing equity training to other entities involved in child welfare matters and to evaluate training's impact on reducing bias and improving family engagement.