Colorado News
Senate Committee Advances Bill to Slash K–12 Standardized Testing Hours Source: Chalkbeat Colorado Summary: The Senate Education Committee voted 4–3 on Monday to approve SB26-068, which creates a formal review committee tasked with recommending significant cuts to testing time for students in grades 3–8. This move signals a major shift in state policy toward prioritizing classroom instructional hours over the data-heavy mandates of the CMAS assessment system. Link: https://www.chalkbeat.org/colorado/2026/03/17/colorado-assessment-time-bill-passes-first-hearing/
Legislature Approves Bill to Protect Child Vaccine Access Amid Federal Shifts Source: Colorado Newsline Summary: Lawmakers gave final approval on Monday to SB26-032, a measure allowing state childhood vaccine recommendations to follow professional medical organizations rather than strictly adhering to changing federal guidelines. The party-line vote aims to stabilize Colorado’s public health requirements for schools as federal immunization standards face increasing political uncertainty. Link: https://pagosadailypost.com/2026/03/17/colorado-legislature-passes-bill-aimed-at-increased-vaccine-access-for-children/