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Colorado Department of Education committees created by COYAC proposals

In 2021-2022, COYAC introduced policy proposals establishing three state committees aimed at empowering youth voices and enhancing knowledge across diverse subjects. We encourage Colorado teens to apply for these opportunities.

• SB23-008 Youth Involvement Education Standards Review
  • Pursuant to SB23-008 Youth Involvement Education Standards Review, CDE has opened the nomination and application process for youth advisors to the standards revision and review process, as well as the commissioner’s regional educator meetings.
  • Additional details on the process and timeline can be found on the CAS Review and Revision Website. Questions? Contact Samantha Messier, at messier_s@cde.state.co.us

• HB23-1009 Secondary School Student Substance Use Committee
  • HB23-1009 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.
  • Formal appointments are made by the Commissioner of Education. Questions? Contact Shelbie​ Konkel, Senior Legislative Advisor, Colorado Department of Education, at Konkel_s@cde.state.co.us

• SB23-029 Disproportionate Discipline Task Force
  • SB23-029 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.
  • Formal appointments are made by the Commissioner of Education. Information about the Disproportionate Discipline Task Force, including meeting dates, minutes, etc., will be posted on the School Climate, Behavior, and Discipline Initiatives webpage. Questions? Contact Shelbie​ Konkel, Senior Legislative Advisor, Colorado Department of Education, at Konkel_s@cde.state.co.us