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HB 1259STATE · ColoradoIntroduced

Department of Early Childhood Clean-Up

The act makes changes and clarifications in the provisions related to the department of early childhood (department). The act:Eliminates the scheduled repeal of licensing exemptions for certain in-home child care arrangements in which the children are related to the caregiver, are siblings, or number fewer than five;Updates provisions related to early care and education provider reimbursement for services performed before final eligibility determinations in the Colorado child care assistance program;Lowers the age limit for children served by the early childhood mental health consultation program from 8 years old to 6 years old and adjusts that program's reporting requirements;Clarifies the sources of money appropriated to the universal preschool program;Requires the department to keep confidential identifying records and facts regarding children and their relatives;Clarifies that child care facilities approved, certified, or licensed by tribal governments are exempt from the department's licensing rules; andAdjusts the membership requirements and duties of the early childhood leadership commission and subcommittee membership requirements for the rules advisory council.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Voted: 5/5/2026Source

How representatives voted

48 yea·21 nay·2 other

Action history

  • 4/28/2026Sent to the Governor
  • 4/28/2026Signed by the President of the Senate
  • 4/28/2026Signed by the Speaker of the House
  • 4/2/2026House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
  • 4/1/2026Senate Third Reading Passed with Amendments - Floor
  • 3/31/2026Senate Third Reading Laid Over to 04/01/2026 - No Amendments
  • 3/30/2026Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee
  • 3/25/2026Senate Committee on Education Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole
  • 3/18/2026Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Education
  • 3/13/2026House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments