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Colorado Department of Early Childhood (22-07)

Subjects
Children & Domestic Matters
Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
Human Services
Published
11/10/2022

The Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC), Colorado’s newest state department, began operations in July 2022 to provide a range of programs and services that support young children, families, and the professionals that serve them.  This issue brief provides an overview of the CDEC, including its creation, programs and services offered through the department, and budget for FY 2022-23.