On Friday May 23, 2025 WEA President, Melissa Duran, attending the signing into law of the School Finance Act, HB25-1320 and the Education Accountability System, HB25-1278. For HB25-1320Governor Polis stated that “With this bill, Colorado has made good on our promise to fully fund K-12 education and meet students where they are and bolster educational outcomes across our state. I appreciate the sponsors of this bill for working to increase school funding and turning on the new, student-focused school finance formula in a sustainable way,”
When he signed HB251278 he said “Every student should have the opportunity to succeed in the classroom, and today is another step forward in making sure that students, regardless of learning ability, have the correct resources to reach their fullest potential. Thank you to the sponsors for working diligently to ensure all Colorado students and educators have the tools to make a difference,”.

