HB26-1356 Repeals Local Accountability System and Grant Program
Summary
Colorado HB26-1356, sponsored by Representatives Kyle Brown and Rick Taggart and Senators Judy Amabile and Barbara Kirkmeyer, proposes to repeal the local accountability system, including its associated grant program. The local accountability system currently supplements the state accountability system for K-12 education. The bill has been introduced in the 2026 Regular Session and is scheduled for Senate Third Reading on April 16, 2026.
What changed
The bill seeks to remove the local accountability system, which is a grant program that supplements Colorado's state-level K-12 education accountability framework. If enacted, this would eliminate both the accountability requirements and associated funding for local education programs participating in the system.
Affected parties, including school districts and local education agencies currently participating in or eligible for the local accountability system, should monitor this bill's progress through the legislature. If passed, these entities would lose access to the grant program and related supplemental funding, potentially affecting their accountability reporting obligations and available resources for accountability-related activities.
What to do next
- Monitor legislative progress of HB26-1356 through Colorado General Assembly
- Prepare for potential loss of local accountability grant program funding if bill passes
- Contact legislators with feedback on the proposed repeal
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HB26-1356
Repeal Local Accountability System
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects | Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12) |
Concerning the repeal of the local accountability system.
Recent Bill (PDF) Recent Fiscal Note (PDF) Bill Summary:
Joint Budget Committee. The bill repeals the local accountability system, which includes a grant program. The local accountability system supplements the state accountability system.
(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
Prime Sponsors
Kyle Brown
Representative
Rick Taggart
Senator
Judy Amabile
Senator
Barbara Kirkmeyer
Committees
House
Senate
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Status
Under Consideration
Introduced
Under Consideration
Upcoming Schedule
1 meeting
Apr 16
Senate Third Reading of Bills - Final Passage - Consent Calendar
9:00 AM Senate Chamber
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 04/15/2026 | Revised | |
| 04/11/2026 | Reengrossed | |
| 04/08/2026 | Engrossed | |
| 04/02/2026 | Introduced |
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 04/02/2026 | Initial Fiscal Note |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 26-1356 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-0. | Vote summary |
Committee Report: PDF
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Refer House Bill 26-1356 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 10-1. | Vote summary |
Hearing Summary | Committee Report: PDF
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 04/11/2026 | Third Reading | BILL | 58 AYE 2 NO 5 OTHER | Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 04/15/2026 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/14/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 04/13/2026 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Appropriations |
| 04/11/2026 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/09/2026 | House | House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 04/08/2026 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/06/2026 | House | House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 04/02/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Appropriations |
Prime Sponsor
Rep. K. Brown | Rep. R. Taggart
Sen. J. Amabile | Sen. B. Kirkmeyer
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