Categories: Education

Colorado schools receiving $24 million to support immigrant students influx

Reading Time: < 1 minute

Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed a bipartisan bill, HB24-1389, authorizing $24 million in one-time funding to public school districts and charter schools impacted by the surge of immigrant students who arrived after the annual October headcount. The influx of new students has put a strain on resources, requiring additional support such as paraprofessionals, teachers, English language services, and wraparound services.

Denver, in particular, has seen a significant increase in immigrant arrivals, with nearly 42,000 immigrants settling in the city in just over a year. Denver Public Schools (DPS) has enrolled 1,900 new students after the October count, resulting in a shortfall of over $20 million in state funding.

The funding distribution mechanism will account for students who transferred to other school districts to prevent double-dipping on per-pupil funding. DPS anticipates receiving between $3 million and $5 million from the new funding bill, which will help support newcomer students as they thrive in the district.

Governor Polis praised the bipartisan effort, stating that the law ensures school districts receive the necessary funding to educate students effectively. The money will be distributed before the end of the school year, providing much-needed resources to districts across the state facing similar challenges. The bill aims to address the pressing needs of schools on the Front Range, as well as in mountain and rural communities.

Team@GQN.

Share
Published by
Team@GQN.

Recent Posts

Salesforce Developer

Job title: Salesforce Developer Company: Han Staffing Job description: salesforce apex visual Job Description:Our client…

2 years ago

JAVA DEVELOPER

Job title: JAVA DEVELOPER Company: Han Staffing Job description: End Client: WELLSFARGO Title: Java Developer…

2 years ago

Jr. Full Stack Developer

Job title: Jr. Full Stack Developer Company: Leidos Job description: DescriptionJob Description:The Leidos Decision Advantage…

2 years ago

Jr. Full Stack Developer

Job title: Jr. Full Stack Developer Company: Leidos Job description: DescriptionJob Description:The Leidos Decision Advantage…

2 years ago

Principal Software Developer

Job title: Principal Software Developer Company: Oracle Job description: Job Description:As a member of the…

2 years ago

Sr Alfresco Developer- Lead

Job title: Sr Alfresco Developer- Lead Company: InterSources Job description: Job Title: Sr Alfresco Developer-…

2 years ago