SB 25-073
Fiscal Note
Legislative Council Staff
Nonpartisan Services for Colorado’s Legislature
SB 25-073: MILITARY-CONNECTED CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
Prime Sponsors:
Sen. Liston; Marchman
Rep. Keltie; Martinez
Published for: Senate Education
Drafting number: LLS 25-0485
Fiscal Analyst:
John Armstrong, 303-866-6289
john.armstrong@coleg.gov
Version: Initial Fiscal Note
Date: February 14, 2025
Fiscal note status: This fiscal note is provided pursuant to Joint Rule 22 (b) (2) and reflects strike-below
Amendment L.001.
Summary Information
Overview. The bill clarifies that students with disabilities who are part of military families are eligible for
open enrollment and guaranteed matriculation in school districts and charter schools.
Types of impacts. The bill is projected to affect the following areas on an ongoing basis:
Minimal State Workload School Districts
Appropriations. No appropriation is required.
Table 1
State Fiscal Impacts
Type of Impact
Budget Year
FY 2025-26
Out Year
FY 2026-27
State Revenue $0 $0
State Expenditures $0 $0
Transferred Funds $0 $0
Change in TABOR Refunds $0 $0
Change in State FTE 0.0 FTE 0.0 FTE
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February 14, 2025 SB 25-073
Summary of Legislation
The bill clarifies that special education students who are children of active duty military
members are entitled to the same rights to open enrollment and guaranteed matriculation as
any student who resides in the public school district. If these students have an Individualized
Education Plan under the Federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) or a
Section 504 Plan under the Federal Rehabilitation Act, the school district or charter school must
ensure they receive appropriate services. School districts and charter schools must take
reasonable steps to notify incoming military families of the rights for their children to receive
special education services.
State Expenditures
The Colorado Department of Education provides technical assistance to school districts and
charter schools to ensure compliance with open enrollment requirements and special education
services. Any additional guidance or support from the department is assumed to be minimal and
can be accomplished with existing appropriations.
School Districts
School districts and charter schools will have increased workload to communicate with active
duty military families. This increase in workload will vary depending on the number of military
family students served.
Effective Date
The bill takes effect 90 days following adjournment of the General Assembly sine die, assuming
no referendum petition is filed.
State and Local Government Contacts
Early Childhood
Education
Human Services
Military Affairs
The revenue and expenditure impacts in this fiscal note represent changes from current law under the bill for each
fiscal year. For additional information about fiscal notes, please visit the General Assembly website.