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Colorado bills · 2026 Regular Session

Colorado HB 1352

Reducing Frequency of Colorado Reading to Ensure Academic Development Act Independent Evaluations

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To Governor
  6. Became law

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Summary

Official abstract published by the Colorado legislature· summary

The act changes the requirement for an independent evaluation of the use of 'Colorado Reading to Ensure Academic Development Act' (READ Act) money from an annual requirement to a biennial requirement.     The act adds a requirement that the Colorado department of education post an annual report on its website that summarizes data from local education providers on their reading curricula; programs, services, and supports; and student progress and includes any department input on proposed program changes.     The act reduces the appropriation made in the annual general appropriation act for the 2026-27 state fiscal year to the department of education from the state education fund for the early literacy program external evaluation by $750,000.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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Roll-call votes

State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 12:15 PM.

DateVoteResultYour legislators
Apr 16, 2026
House		BILLpassSet your home in Colorado to see
Apr 14, 2026
Senate		Refer House Bill 26-1352 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.passSet your home in Colorado to see
Apr 6, 2026
House		Refer House Bill 26-1352 to the Committee of the Whole.passSet your home in Colorado to see

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