Colorado lawmakers have introduced a bill that would ask voters to approve retaining excess state revenue beyond the TABOR cap specifically for education funding. The proposal aims to allocate additional funds to K-12 schools without triggering refunds to taxpayers. The bill was unveiled with support from the Colorado Education Association at the state Capitol.
Key Points
- Bill proposes voter referendum to alter TABOR refund rules for education spending.
- Aims to keep and spend more state revenue on K-12 schools.
- Supported by Colorado Education Association President Kevin Vick.
Implications for Educational Freedom
This bill could represent government overreach by increasing state control over education funding, potentially diverting resources away from school choice options like vouchers and charters. It may undermine parental empowerment by prioritizing traditional public school systems over innovative, freedom-oriented alternatives.
Source: Colorado lawmakers unveil bill to ask voters to alter TABOR cap and raise more money for schools
