2026-27 Regulatory Agenda for the Colorado Department of Education

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Basis for Adoption	Purpose	Rule	SBE Approves Notice	Info Item on Board Agenda	Hearing Date	Tentative Adoption Date
C.R.S. 22-51-108	Modernize and streamline standards to align with national benchmarks, federal regulations and Colorado Secretary of State requirements	1 CCR 301-25 Minimum Standards for Governing School Transportation Vehicles	June 2026	N/A	Aug. 2026	Aug./Sept. 2026
C.R.S. 22-51-108	Align with state drafting standards and federal regulations	1 CCR 301-26 Operation, Maintenance and Inspection of School Transportation Vehicles	June 2026	N/A	Aug. 2026	Aug./Sept. 2026
S.B. 25-200	Update to align with HB 25-200 (Dyslexia Screening and READ Act Requirements) and designate the approved assessments under the READ Act	1 CCR 301-92 Administration of the READ Act	June 2026	N/A	Aug. and Sept. 2026	Oct. 2026
C.R.S. 24-90-203	Remove obsolete language regarding format of reports and add accessibility requirements	1 CCR 301-28 State Publications Depository and Distribution Center	July 2026	N/A	Oct. 2026	Oct./Nov. 2026
34 C.F.R. 300.154; S.B. 26-023	Update multiple areas including rules regarding students placed in facilities, funding for public placements of students in facilities, residency determinations for out-of-state placements, and review of language related to the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind	1 CCR 301-8 Rules for Administration of the Exceptional Children's Education Act	Sept. 2026	Oct. 2026	Nov. 2026	Dec. 2026

Last Updated: Summer 2026. Please note that this document reflects the department’s intent but is subject to change. Per the requirements of SB 26-137, these are rules that have been identified as most in need of updating, but this list is not exhaustive.

We welcome comments from the public about additional rule changes that are needed. Please email state.board@cde.state.co.us with any feedback.