Colorado ballot measure would let state keep more tax money for education

By: Sara Wilson

Outlets: Colorado Newsline

Published: January 22, 2026

Words: 650

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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Colorado public schools could get a funding boost under a ballot measure lawmakers will consider referring this year.

The measure would raise the cap on how much revenue the state can keep and spend under the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights. The increase would be tied to how much the state spends on education through its general fund, which is now about $4.5 billion. The measure is backed by the Colorado Education Association, a teachers union.

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