SENATE BILL 22-213
BY SENATOR(S) Fields and Sonnenberg, Bridges, Buckner, Coleman,
Coram, Danielson, Donovan, Ginal, Gonzales, Hansen, Hinrichsen,
Jaquez Lewis, Kolker, Lee, Moreno, Pettersen, Priola, Smallwood, Story,
Winter, Fenberg;
also REPRESENTATIVE(S) Valdez A. and Tipper, Amabile, Bacon,
Benavidez, Bernett, Bird, Boesenecker, Caraveo, Duran, Esgar, Exum,
Herod, Jodeh, Kipp, Lindsay, Lontine, McCluskie, McCormick,
McLachlan, Michaelson Jenet, Mullica, Ortiz, Roberts, Sirota, Snyder,
Titone, Valdez D., Woodrow, Young, Garnett
.
C
ONCERNING CONTINUING SUPPORT FOR NECESSARY CHILD CARE
PROGRAMS
, AND, IN CONNECTION THEREWITH , MAKING AN
APPROPRIATION
.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado:
SECTION 1. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend as added by
House Bill 22-1295, 26.5-3-801 (2)(b) as follows:
26.5-3-801. Legislative declaration. (2) (b) The general assembly
further finds that, to assist the state's workforce in returning to work and
maintaining employment without facing the difficult choice between
NOTE: This bill has been prepared for the signatures of the appropriate legislative
officers and the Governor. To determine whether the Governor has signed the bill
or taken other action on it, please consult the legislative status sheet, the legislative
history, or the Session Laws.
________
Capital letters or bold & italic numbers indicate new material added to existing law; dashes
through words or numbers indicate deletions from existing law and such material is not part of
the act. working and accessing quality child care, it is critical that the state allocate
and quickly distribute funding to existing and new child care providers
throughout the state
AND THAT SUCH ACTIONS CONSTITUTE CRITICAL
GOVERNMENT SERVICES
.
SECTION 2. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 26.5-3-802, as added
by House Bill 22-1295, add (6) as follows:
26.5-3-802. Child care sustainability grant program - created -
timeline and criteria - grant awards - funding - definitions. (6) F
OR THE
2022-23 STATE FISCAL YEAR, THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL APPROPRIATE
TO THE DEPARTMENT FIFTY MILLION DOLLARS FROM FEDERAL FUNDS FOR
CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSES OF IMPLEMENTING THE
GRANT PROGRAM
. THE MONEY APPROPRIATED IN THIS SUBSECTION (6) IS NOT
SUBJECT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE
"PROCUREMENT CODE", ARTICLES
101 TO 112 OF TITLE 24. ANY MONEY APPROPRIATED PURSUANT TO THIS
SUBSECTION
(6) REMAINS AVAILABLE FOR EXPENDITURE UNTIL THE CLOSE
OF THE
2023-24 STATE FISCAL YEAR.
SECTION 3. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend as added by
House Bill 22-1295, 26.5-3-803 (3) and (4)(c)(II); and add (1)(h.5) and (6)
as follows:
26.5-3-803. Emerging and expanding child care grant program
- created - timeline and criteria - grant awards - funding - definitions
- repeal. (1) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires:
(h.5) "G
RANT RECIPIENT" MEANS AN ELIGIBLE ENTITY THAT
RECEIVES A GRANT THROUGH THE GRANT PROGRAM
.
(3) (a) The department shall create a process for soliciting, vetting,
awarding, and monitoring grants through statewide early childhood
councils.
(b) T
O THE EXTENT PRACTICABLE, EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCILS MAY
RECEIVE UP TO TWENTY
-FIVE PERCENT OF FUNDING IN ADVANCE IN ORDER
TO EFFECTIVELY ADMINISTER GRANT FUNDS AND MAINTAIN BUSINESS
OPERATIONS
. THE DEPARTMENT SHALL OFFER TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO
APPLICANTS WITH THEIR APPLICATIONS AND GRANT RECIPIENTS WITH
IMPLEMENTATION OF THEIR AWARDS
. THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE MAY BE
PAGE 2-SENATE BILL 22-213 OFFERED TO ALL ELIGIBLE ENTITIES, AS DEFINED IN SUBSECTION (1) OF THIS
SECTION
, AND FAMILY, FRIEND, AND NEIGHBOR PROVIDERS, AS DEFINED IN
SECTION
26.5-3-808. THE DEPARTMENT MAY ALSO PROVIDE A GRANT
RECIPIENT WITH A SEPARATE GRANT FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO
IMPLEMENT THE GOALS OF THE RECIPIENT
'S GRANT.
(4) (c) In determining grant awards, the department shall consider
eligible entities located in a child care desert. The department shall also
consider eligible entities that have or are actively pursuing:
(II) A commitment to engaging in quality improvement activities
through the Colorado shines system, established in section 26.5-5-101;
within eighteen months of receipt of their grant award;
(6) (a) FOR THE 2022-23 STATE FISCAL YEAR, THE GENERAL
ASSEMBLY SHALL APPROPRIATE SIXTEEN MILLION DOLLARS FROM THE
ECONOMIC RECOVERY AND RELIEF CASH FUND CREATED IN SECTION
24-75-228 TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR THE PURPOSES OF IMPLEMENTING THE
GRANT PROGRAM
. OF THIS AMOUNT, UP TO TWO MILLION TWO HUNDRED
THOUSAND DOLLARS SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO EARLY CHILDHOOD
COUNCILS
, AS DEFINED IN SECTION 26.5-2-202, IN SUPPORT OF THE GRANT
PROGRAM
. THE DEPARTMENT MAY REIMBURSE AN EARLY CHILDHOOD
COUNCIL UP TO TEN PERCENT OF THE GRANT AMOUNT FOR ALLOWABLE
ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS OF THE GRANT PROGRAM
.
(b) M
ONEY SPENT PURSUANT TO THIS SUBSECTION (6) MUST
CONFORM WITH THE ALLOWABLE PURPOSES SET FORTH IN THE FEDERAL
"AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT OF 2021", PUB.L. 117-2, AS AMENDED. THE
DEPARTMENT SHALL EITHER SPEND OR OBLIGATE SUCH APPROPRIATION
PRIOR TO
DECEMBER 30, 2024, AND EXPEND THE APPROPRIATION ON OR
BEFORE
DECEMBER 31, 2026.
(c) T
HE DEPARTMENT SHALL COMPLY WITH THE COMPLIANCE ,
REPORTING, RECORD-KEEPING, AND PROGRAM EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS
ESTABLISHED BY THE OFFICE OF STATE PLANNING AND BUDGETING AND THE
STATE CONTROLLER IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION
24-75-226 (5).
(d) T
HIS SUBSECTION (6) IS REPEALED, EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1,
2027.
PAGE 3-SENATE BILL 22-213 SECTION 4. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend as added by
House Bill 22-1295, 26.5-3-804 (3) introductory portion, (8) introductory
portion, and (9); and add (8.5) as follows:
26.5-3-804. Employer-based child care facility grant program -
created - timeline and criteria - eligibility - grant awards - reports -
funding - definitions - repeal. (3) The department shall solicit and review
grant applications from eligible entities beginning on or before June 30,
2021,
AND EVERY JUNE 30 THEREAFTER THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024, and begin
to award grants no later than September 1, 2021,
AND EVERY SEPTEMBER 1
THEREAFTER THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1, 2024. Each application must include,
at a minimum:
(8) On or before January 30, 2023, and on or before January 30,
2024
2025, the department shall report progress on the grant program as
part of its "State Measurement for Accountable, Responsive, and
Transparent (SMART) Government Act" hearing required by section
2-7-203. At a minimum, the report must include:
(8.5) (a) F
OR THE 2022-23 STATE FISCAL YEAR, THE GENERAL
ASSEMBLY SHALL APPROPRIATE TEN MILLION DOLLARS FROM THE ECONOMIC
RECOVERY AND RELIEF CASH FUND CREATED IN SECTION
24-75-228 TO THE
DEPARTMENT FOR THE PURPOSES OF IMPLEMENTING THIS SECTION
.
(b) M
ONEY SPENT PURSUANT TO THIS SUBSECTION (8.5) MUST
CONFORM WITH THE ALLOWABLE PURPOSES SET FORTH IN THE FEDERAL
"AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT OF 2021", PUB.L. 117-2, AS AMENDED. THE
DEPARTMENT SHALL EITHER SPEND OR OBLIGATE SUCH APPROPRIATION
PRIOR TO
DECEMBER 30, 2024, AND EXPEND THE APPROPRIATION ON OR
BEFORE
DECEMBER 31, 2026.
(c) T
HE DEPARTMENT SHALL COMPLY WITH THE COMPLIANCE ,
REPORTING, RECORD-KEEPING, AND PROGRAM EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS
ESTABLISHED BY THE OFFICE OF STATE PLANNING AND BUDGETING AND THE
STATE CONTROLLER IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION
24-75-226 (5).
(d) T
HIS SUBSECTION (8.5) IS REPEALED, EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1,
2027.
(9) This section is repealed, effective July 1, 2024
SEPTEMBER 1,
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SECTION 5. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 26.5-3-805, as added
by House Bill 22-1295, add (7) as follows:
26.5-3-805. Early care and education recruitment and retention
grant and scholarship program - created - criteria and eligibility -
grant and scholarship awards - reports - funding - rules - definitions -
repeal. (7) (a) F
OR THE 2022-23 STATE FISCAL YEAR, THE GENERAL
ASSEMBLY SHALL APPROPRIATE FIFTEEN MILLION DOLLARS FROM THE
ECONOMIC RECOVERY AND RELIEF CASH FUND CREATED IN SECTION
24-75-228 TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR THE PURPOSES OF IMPLEMENTING THE
PROGRAM
. THE MONEY APPROPRIATED PURSUANT TO THIS SUBSECTION (7)
IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE "PROCUREMENT CODE",
ARTICLES 101 THROUGH 112 OF TITLE 24. FIVE MILLION DOLLARS MUST BE
DEDICATED FOR HOME VISITING WORKFORCE
, EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL
HEALTH CONSULTANTS
, AND EARLY INTERVENTION PROVIDERS .
(b) M
ONEY SPENT PURSUANT TO THIS SUBSECTION (7) MUST
CONFORM WITH THE ALLOWABLE PURPOSES SET FORTH IN THE FEDERAL
"AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT OF 2021", PUB.L. 117-2, AS AMENDED. THE
DEPARTMENT SHALL EITHER SPEND OR OBLIGATE SUCH APPROPRIATION
PRIOR TO
DECEMBER 30, 2024, AND EXPEND THE APPROPRIATION ON OR
BEFORE
DECEMBER 31, 2026.
(c) T
HE DEPARTMENT SHALL COMPLY WITH THE COMPLIANCE ,
REPORTING, RECORD-KEEPING, AND PROGRAM EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS
ESTABLISHED BY THE OFFICE OF STATE PLANNING AND BUDGETING AND THE
STATE CONTROLLER IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION
24-75-226 (5).
(d) T
HIS SUBSECTION (7) IS REPEALED, EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1,
2027.
SECTION 6. In Colorado Revised Statutes, as article 3 is added
by House Bill 22-1295, add 26.5-3-808 as follows:
26.5-3-808. Family, friend, and neighbor support programs -
advisory group - training and support program - funding - definitions
- repeal. (1) A
S USED IN THIS SECTION, UNLESS THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE
REQUIRES
:
PAGE 5-SENATE BILL 22-213 (a) "ADVISORY GROUP" MEANS THE FAMILY, FRIEND, AND NEIGHBOR
ADVISORY GROUP CREATED IN SUBSECTION
(2) OF THIS SECTION.
(b) "E
LIGIBLE ENTITY" MEANS A FAMILY, FRIEND, AND NEIGHBOR
PROVIDER THAT IS ACTIVELY PROVIDING INFORMAL
, LICENSE-EXEMPT CHILD
CARE
.
(c) "F
AMILY, FRIEND, AND NEIGHBOR " OR "FFN" MEANS
LICENSE
-EXEMPT, INFORMAL CHILD CARE PROVIDED BY FAMILY, FRIENDS, OR
NEIGHBORS IN AN IN
-HOME SETTING ON A REGULAR BASIS PURSUANT TO THE
REQUIREMENTS OF
26.5-5-304 (1)(f).
(d) "T
RAINING AND SUPPORT PROGRAM " MEANS THE FAMILY, FRIEND,
AND NEIGHBOR TRAINING AND SUPPORT PROGRAM CREATED IN SUBSECTION
(3) OF THIS SECTION.
(2) (a) T
HE FAMILY, FRIEND, AND NEIGHBOR ADVISORY GROUP IS
CREATED IN THE DEPARTMENT
. THE PURPOSE OF THE ADVISORY GROUP IS TO
ADVISE THE DEPARTMENT ON THE NEEDS OF
FFN PROVIDERS AND TO MAKE
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT ON CHANGES TO REGULATIONS
,
POLICIES, FUNDING, AND PROCEDURES THAT WOULD BENEFIT THE FFN
COMMUNITY. AT LEAST TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE MEMBERS OF THE
ADVISORY GROUP MUST RESIDE IN COUNTIES WITH A POPULATION BELOW
FORTY THOUSAND PEOPLE
.
(b) T
HE DEPARTMENT SHALL CONVENE THE ADVISORY GROUP , WHICH
MUST INCLUDE
, AT A MINIMUM:
(I) M
EMBERS OF THE FFN EARLY CHILDHOOD WORKFORCE AND
REPRESENTATIVES OF GEOGRAPHICALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY DIVERSE
FFN
PROVIDERS. TO THE EXTENT PRACTICABLE, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL ENSURE
THAT THE PERSONS DESCRIBED IN THIS SUBSECTION
(2)(b)(I) CONSTITUTE A
MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE ADVISORY GROUP
; AND
(II) PARENTS OF CHILDREN WHO RECEIVE CARE THROUGH FFN
PROVIDERS, REPRESENTATIVES OF COUNTY DEPARTMENTS OF HUMAN OR
SOCIAL SERVICES
, SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM DIRECTORS , EARLY
CHILDHOOD COUNCILS
, THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY , PRIVATE NONPROFIT
ORGANIZATIONS
, EARLY CHILDHOOD ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS , AND
PERSONS WITH EXPERTISE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD AND BUSINESS PRACTICES
.
PAGE 6-SENATE BILL 22-213 (c) MEMBERS OF THE ADVISORY GROUP MAY RECEIVE PER DIEM
COMPENSATION FOR ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS OF THE ADVISORY GROUP IN
THE SAME AMOUNT PAID TO LEGISLATORS PURSUANT TO SECTION
2-2-307
(3)(a). M
EMBERS OF THE ADVISORY GROUP ARE ALSO ENTITLED TO
REIMBURSEMENT FOR ALL ACTUAL AND NECESSARY TRAVEL AND
SUSTENANCE EXPENSES DIRECTLY RELATED TO THEIR SERVICE ON THE
ADVISORY GROUP
.
(3) (a) T
HE FAMILY, FRIEND, AND NEIGHBOR TRAINING AND SUPPORT
PROGRAM IS CREATED IN THE DEPARTMENT
. THE PURPOSE OF THE TRAINING
AND SUPPORT PROGRAM IS TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY
-BASED ORGANIZATIONS
AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE EXPERTISE WORKING WITH
FFN
PROVIDERS TO PROVIDE FFN PROVIDERS WITH INFORMATION, TRAINING, AND
MATERIALS
, AND TO SUPPORT FFN PROVIDERS WITH SKILLS AND
KNOWLEDGE ON CHILD DEVELOPMENT
, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
, AND BEST PRACTICES AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO
ACCESS EXISTING STATE PROGRAMS
. TRAINING PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO
ELIGIBLE ENTITIES MAY INCLUDE
, BUT NEED NOT BE LIMITED TO , THE
FOLLOWING
:
(I) I
MPROVING THE QUALITY OF CHILD CARE AND CHILD
DEVELOPMENT
;
(II) E
NSURING THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF CHILD CARE
ENVIRONMENTS
;
(III) F
OSTERING THE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH OF THE CHILD ;
(IV) S
UPPORTING CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL , EMOTIONAL,
PHYSICAL, OR COGNITIVE DISABILITIES OR DELAYS;
(V) O
FFERING CULTURALLY COMPETENT AND EQUITABLE CHILD
CARE
;
(VI) S
TRENGTHENING THE BUSINESS PRACTICES OF CHILD CARE ;
(VII) P
ROMOTING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ; AND
(VIII) PROVIDING A HIGH-QUALITY EARLY LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
THROUGH COACHING
, GUIDANCE, AND MATERIALS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
PAGE 7-SENATE BILL 22-213 EXCEED NINE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS PER ELIGIBLE ENTITY .
(b) T
ECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND RESOURCES FOR FFN PROVIDERS
MAY INCLUDE
, BUT NEED NOT BE LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING:
(I) N
AVIGATING THE STATE LICENSING AND QUALIFIED EXEMPT
PROCESSES
;
(II) A
CCESSING EXISTING STATE FUNDING AND SERVICES ;
(III) C
ONNECTING TO AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS; AND
(IV) PROVIDING CAREER NAVIGATION ASSISTANCE .
(c) T
HE DEPARTMENT MAY SUPPORT FFN COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE
STATE TO IMPLEMENT TRAINING PROGRAMS THAT FOSTER PEER LEARNING
AND PROVIDE LOCALLY SPECIFIC SUPPORT
.
(d) T
HE DEPARTMENT SHALL CREATE AND PUBLISH A PUBLIC WEBSITE
FOR THE
FFN COMMUNITY TO ACCESS TRAINING , TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE,
AND RESOURCES.
(e) T
HE DEPARTMENT SHALL ENSURE THAT THE TRAINING AND
SUPPORT PROGRAM IS CULTURALLY COMPETENT AND LINGUISTICALLY
APPROPRIATE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE
FFN COMMUNITY AND UTILIZES
A RESEARCH
- AND COMMUNITY-INFORMED CURRICULUM .
(4) S
UBJECT TO AVAILABLE APPROPRIATIONS , THE DEPARTMENT
SHALL MAKE EXISTING STATE PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO THE
FFN
COMMUNITY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, HOME VISITATION, EARLY
INTERVENTION
, EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTANTS ,
WORKFORCE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION , AND FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
SERVICES
.
(5) (a) F
OR THE 2022-23 STATE FISCAL YEAR, THE GENERAL
ASSEMBLY SHALL APPROPRIATE SEVEN MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND
DOLLARS FROM THE ECONOMIC RECOVERY AND RELIEF CASH FUND CREATED
IN SECTION
24-75-228 TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR THE PURPOSES OF
IMPLEMENTING THIS SECTION
.
PAGE 8-SENATE BILL 22-213 (b) MONEY SPENT PURSUANT TO THIS SUBSECTION (5) MUST
CONFORM WITH THE ALLOWABLE PURPOSES SET FORTH IN THE FEDERAL
"AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT OF 2021", PUB.L. 117-2, AS AMENDED. THE
DEPARTMENT SHALL EITHER SPEND OR OBLIGATE SUCH APPROPRIATION
PRIOR TO
DECEMBER 30, 2024, AND EXPEND THE APPROPRIATION ON OR
BEFORE
DECEMBER 31, 2026.
(c) T
HE DEPARTMENT SHALL COMPLY WITH THE COMPLIANCE ,
REPORTING, RECORD-KEEPING, AND PROGRAM EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS
ESTABLISHED BY THE OFFICE OF STATE PLANNING AND BUDGETING AND THE
STATE CONTROLLER IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION
24-75-226 (5).
(d) T
HIS SUBSECTION (5) IS REPEALED, EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1,
2027.
(6) T
HE DEPARTMENT SHALL REPORT PROGRESS ON THE SUPPORT
PROGRAMS AS PART OF ITS
"STATE MEASUREMENT FOR ACCOUNTABLE,
R
ESPONSIVE, AND TRANSPARENT (SMART) GOVERNMENT ACT" HEARING
REQUIRED BY SECTION
2-7-203.
SECTION 7. In Colorado Revised Statutes, as article 3 is added
by House Bill 22-1295, add 26.5-3-904 as follows:
26.5-3-904. Home visiting grant program - authorized
requirements - implementation partner - rules - definition - repeal.
(1) (a) F
OR THE 2022-23 STATE FISCAL YEAR, THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
SHALL APPROPRIATE TO THE DEPARTMENT ONE MILLION DOLLARS FROM THE
ECONOMIC RECOVERY AND RELIEF CASH FUND CREATED IN SECTION
24-75-228 FOR PURPOSES OF IMPLEMENTING THE HOME VISITING GRANT
PROGRAM
. FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION, "HOME VISITING" MEANS A
VOLUNTARY
, EVIDENCE-BASED, TWO-GENERATION, AND HOME-BASED
PREVENTION PROGRAM FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN FROM PRENATAL TO
SIX YEARS OF AGE
. THE HOME VISITING GRANT PROGRAM MUST SUPPORT
SCHOOL READINESS
, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL GROWTH , AND AGE-APPROPRIATE
CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND BE DELIVERED BY A TRAINED HOME VISITOR
. THE
HOME VISITING GRANT PROGRAM MUST BE PRIORITIZED TO EXPAND ACCESS
TO POPULATIONS THAT ARE UNDERSERVED BY LANGUAGE
, CULTURE, OR
GEOGRAPHY
.
(b) M
ONEY SPENT PURSUANT TO THIS SUBSECTION (1) MUST
PAGE 9-SENATE BILL 22-213 CONFORM WITH THE ALLOWABLE PURPOSES SET FORTH IN THE FEDERAL
"AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT OF 2021", PUB.L. 117-2, AS AMENDED. THE
DEPARTMENT SHALL EITHER SPEND OR OBLIGATE SUCH APPROPRIATION
PRIOR TO
DECEMBER 30, 2024, AND EXPEND THE APPROPRIATION ON OR
BEFORE
DECEMBER 31, 2026.
(c) T
HE DEPARTMENT SHALL COMPLY WITH THE COMPLIANCE ,
REPORTING, RECORD-KEEPING, AND PROGRAM EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS
ESTABLISHED BY THE OFFICE OF STATE PLANNING AND BUDGETING AND THE
STATE CONTROLLER IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION
24-75-226 (5).
(2) T
HIS SECTION IS REPEALED, EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2027.
SECTION 8. Appropriation. (1) For the 2022-23 state fiscal year,
$49,500,000 is appropriated to the department of early childhood. This
appropriation is from the economic recovery and relief cash fund created in
section 24-75-228 (2)(a), C.R.S., is of money the state received from the
federal coronavirus state fiscal recovery fund, and is based on an
assumption that the department will require an additional 9.6 FTE. To
implement this act, the department may use this appropriation for:
(a) $16,000,000 for use by the early learning access and quality
division for the emerging and expanding child care grant program, which
amount is based on an assumption that the division will require an
additional 3.5 FTE;
(b) $10,000,000 for use by the early learning access and quality
division for the employer-based child care facility grant program, which
amount is based on an assumption that the division will require an
additional 0.5 FTE;
(c) $15,000,000 for use by the early learning access and quality
division for the early care and education recruitment and retention grant and
scholarship program, which amount is based on an assumption that the
division will require an additional 2.5 FTE;
(d) $7,500,000 for use by the early learning access and quality
division for the family, friend, and neighbor training and support program,
which amount is based on an assumption that the division will require an
additional 2.8 FTE; and
PAGE 10-SENATE BILL 22-213 (e) $1,000,000 for use by the community and family support
division for the home visiting grant program, which amount is based on an
assumption that the division will require an additional 0.3 FTE.
(2) Any money appropriated in subsection (1) not expended prior to
July 1, 2023, is further appropriated to the department from July 1, 2023,
through December 30, 2024, for the same purpose.
(3) For the 2022-23 state fiscal year, $50,000 000 is appropriated to
the department of early childhood for use by the early learning access and
quality division. This appropriation is from federal funds from child care
development funds. To implement this act, the division may use this
appropriation for the child care sustainability grant program. Any money
appropriated in this section not expended prior to July 1, 2023, is further
appropriated to the department from July 1, 2023, through September 30,
2023, for the same purpose.
SECTION 9. Effective date. This act takes effect July 1, 2022.
PAGE 11-SENATE BILL 22-213 SECTION 10. Safety clause. The general assembly hereby finds,
determines, and declares that this act is necessary for the immediate
preservation of the public peace, health, or safety.
____________________________ ____________________________
Steve Fenberg Alec Garnett
PRESIDENT OF SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
THE SENATE OF REPRESENTATIVES
____________________________ ____________________________
Cindi L. Markwell Robin Jones
SECRETARY OF CHIEF CLERK OF THE HOUSE
THE SENATE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APPROVED________________________________________
(Date and Time)
_________________________________________
Jared S. Polis
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
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