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Vaccinations for School-Aged Children (20-20)

Vaccinations offer protection from common infectious diseases.  The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends specific vaccines for all infants, children, and adults during their lifetime to provide immunity from preventable illness.  A recent analysis estimated that...

Legislative Council Staff
10/07/2020
Children & Domestic Matters
Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
Health Care & Health Insurance
Public Health
Issue Briefs

Minors' Medical Records and Consent to Care (20-14)

This issue brief provides an overview of minors’ rights to deny others access to medical records under the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and Colorado state law.  It also discusses state law pertaining to the ability of minors to consent to...

Legislative Council Staff
04/28/2020
Children & Domestic Matters
Health Care & Health Insurance
Issue Briefs

Child Care Assistance, Licensing, and Ratings in Colorado (20-07)

The quality of child care and early childhood education (ECE) are key concerns for parents and policymakers alike.  Whether daycare, preschool, or another setting, child care and ECE allow parents to remain in the workforce and improve the school readiness of children.  This issue brief...

Legislative Council Staff
03/06/2020
Children & Domestic Matters
Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
Human Services
Summary of Major Legislation

Children and Domestic Matters 2019 Legislation

The General Assembly passed legislation during the 2019 legislative session which strengthens protections for children in voluntary temporary care; requires studying challenges facing child care homes and ways to increased the availability of infant and child care in child care homes; amends...

Legislative Council Staff
06/17/2019
Children & Domestic Matters
Issue Briefs

Colorado’s Child Welfare System (18-14)

Colorado’s child welfare system provides a range of services to protect children from abuse and neglect and to assist families in caring for their children.  This issue brief provides an overview of the child welfare system in Colorado, including administration and funding, reporting...

Legislative Council Staff
09/26/2018
Children & Domestic Matters
Human Services
Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of Children and Domestic Matters Legislation (2018)

During the 2018 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures related to child welfare and foster care, youth mental health and suicide prevention, child abuse prevention, the juvenile justice system, and other aspects of family law. The bills described in this document passed...

Legislative Council Staff
08/29/2018
Children & Domestic Matters
Summary of Major Legislation

Children and Domestic Matters Legislation (2017)

During the 2017 legislative session, the General Assembly considered numerous measures on child welfare, domestic violence and crimes against children, the juvenile justice system, public school safety, and child care. The bills described in this document passed and became law, unless otherwise...

Legislative Council Staff
12/29/2017
Children & Domestic Matters
Staff Publications

Grandparent and Great-Grandparent Visitation Rights

This memorandum summarizes Colorado law that governs the visitation rights of grandparents and great-grandparents and disputes concerning those rights.  The memorandum also summarizes relevant court decisions regarding grandparents' visitation rights. This memorandum is not a legal opinion.

Legislative Council Staff
08/04/2017
Children & Domestic Matters
Issue Briefs

Juvenile Justice Systems in Colorado

This issue brief provides an overview of how the justice system treats juveniles found guilty of a crime in Colorado.  It discusses juvenile problem solving courts; detention and commitment; the facilities where juveniles are housed; the programs and services available; requirements for...

Legislative Council Staff
02/13/2017
Children & Domestic Matters
Courts & Judicial
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Issue Briefs

School Meal Programs (2016)

This issue brief outlines federal and state school nutrition programs, including eligibility, funding, and reimbursement.

Legislative Council Staff
10/20/2016
Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
Children & Domestic Matters
Staff Publications

Public Benefits and Services Resources Manual (2016)

The Public Benefits and Services Resource Manual is intended to serve as a reference guide for information on some of the state’s programs that provide direct benefits or services to members of the public. The manual is divided into four sections to make it easier for the reader to access...

Legislative Council Staff
09/22/2016
Human Services
Health Care & Health Insurance
Housing
Children & Domestic Matters
Issue Briefs

Medicaid Waiver Programs (Part I-Home-and Community-Based Services Medicaid Waivers for Children (2015)

Colorado currently administers 11 Home- and Community-Based Services Medicaid (HCBS) Waivers. This issue brief discusses the five waivers available to children. An issue brief entitled Medicaid Waiver Programs Part II – Home- and Community-Based Services Medicaid Waivers for Adults discusses the...

Legislative Council Staff
11/23/2015
Children & Domestic Matters
Health Care & Health Insurance
Issue Briefs

Child Care Assistance and Regulation in Colorado (2015)

The quality and affordability of child care and early childhood education (ECE) are key concerns for parents and policymakers alike. Whether daycare, preschool, or another setting, child care and ECE allow parents to remain in the workforce and improve the school readiness of children. This...

Legislative Council Staff
01/06/2015
Children & Domestic Matters
Issue Briefs

Child Support Enforcement (2014)

Child support is a required payment made by a parent for the financial benefit of a child after a divorce or other dissolution of a relationship. This issue brief summarizes how child support orders are issued, details elements of child support enforcement units and various child support...

Legislative Council Staff
09/10/2014
Children & Domestic Matters
Courts & Judicial
Issue Briefs

Colorado Juvenile Justice Systems (2013)

Juvenile justice systems were created in the late 19th century under the philosophy that juveniles are different than adults and may have different rehabilitation needs. Colorado has two separate systems for the detention or commitment of juveniles convicted of crimes. One system exists within...

Legislative Council Staff
09/03/2013
Children & Domestic Matters
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Human Services
Issue Briefs

Child Welfare (2013)

Colorado's child welfare system provides a range of services to protect children from abuse and neglect and to assist families in caring for their children. This issue brief provides an overview of the child welfare system in Colorado, including administration and funding, reporting and...

Legislative Council Staff
08/26/2013
Children & Domestic Matters
Human Services
Issue Briefs

Civil Union (2013)

In the 2013 legislative session, the General Assembly enacted Senate Bill 13-011, the Colorado Civil Union Act. This issue brief summarizes the provisions of the act and discusses other states' laws concerning same-sex marriage and civil unions. A brief explanation of two same-sex marriage cases...

Legislative Council Staff
06/19/2013
Children & Domestic Matters
Courts & Judicial
2020 Ballot Information Booklet
COVID-19 Resources