We encourage Colorado teens to apply for these opportunities.
Youth positions created by COYAC proposals
Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE)
Environmental Justice Advisory Board
- SB25-055 Youth Involvement in Environmental Justice (inspired by a 2023-24 COYAC recommendation) created opportunities for youth to serve on this statewide board. For more info, visit the Environmental Justice Advisory Board website. Apply online via the Governor’s Boards & Commissions application.
Colorado Department of Education (CDE)
Youth Involvement Education Standards Review
- Pursuant to SB23-008 Youth Involvement Education Standards Review (inspired by a 2021-22 COYAC recommendation), CDE has a nomination and application process for youth advisors to the standards revision and review process. To learn more about the process and timeline, visit the CAS Review and Revision website. Questions? Contact Shelly Ramos at ramos_s@cde.state.co.us.
Secondary School Student Substance Use Committee
- HB23-1009 (inspired by a 2021-22 COYAC recommendation) created the Secondary School Substance Use Committee to develop a practice or identify/modify existing practices, for secondary schools to implement to identify students’ substance use, offer intervention, and refer students to substance use treatment resources. The Commissioner of Education appoints members of the committee. Questions? Contact Amara Hobbs, Legislative Liaison, Colorado Department of Education, at hobbs_a@cde.state.co.us.
Disproportionate Discipline Task Force (created with
- SB23-029 (inspired by a 2021-22 COYAC recommendation) created the Disproportionate Discipline Task Force to study and make recommendations regarding school district discipline policies and practices, state and local discipline reporting requirements, and local engagement. The Commissioner of Education appoints members of the task force. For more information, including meeting dates, minutes, etc., visit the School Climate, Behavior, and Discipline Initiatives webpage. Questions? Contact Amara Hobbs, Legislative Liaison, Colorado Department of Education, at hobbs_a@cde.state.co.us.