{
  "id": 17892322,
  "title": "Gov. Jared Polis releases his final budget, but education funding calculations could change",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/gov-jared-polis-releases-his-final-budget-but-education-funding",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-11-03T02:15:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Chalkbeat",
    "slug": "chalkbeat",
    "url": "https://www.chalkbeat.org/colorado/2026/11/03/governor-jared-polis-releases-his-final-budget-proposal/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Colorado Governor Jared Polis has released his final budget proposal, which will be crucial in determining the state's education funding, as the new governor's priorities will take effect in January. The state is currently facing a budget deficit of over $1 billion for the third consecutive year, and Polis has proposed $212.1 million for K-12 schools, raising the statewide spending to approximately $10.4 billion. This would result in a per-pupil funding increase to $12,814, an additional $488 over this year. Polis also allocated $7.3 million for universal preschool and aims to generate more revenue by raising gaming and nicotine taxes. He intends to utilize $100 million from the sale of Pinnacol Assurance, a state-chartered mutual company, to establish a trust fund for the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program. This move would greatly expand access to childcare subsidies for children and families. Additionally, Polis proposed setting up a new Colorado Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development, with $4.7 million allocated for the initiative. The budget also allows for a 3% tuition increase for in-state students and a 4% increase for nonresidents. To support adult education, $1.2 million has been set aside for extending the Colorado Adult High School Grant Program, which provides free high school diplomas to those aged 21 and above. Lastly, the governor wants to fund afterschool and summer programming for three more years by spending $3.5 million.",
  "summary": "Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis released his eighth and final budget plan on Monday, but the state’s education funding picture will depend greatly on Tuesday’s election results. State law says the…",
  "key_points": [
    "Governor Jared Polis releases final budget proposal.",
    "Education funding calculations may change with new priorities.",
    "$212.1 million allocated for K-12 schools, $7.3 million for universal preschool."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Prioritizing childcare subsidies and K-12 spending through tax increases and asset sales signals a shift toward long-term social investment despite the state's persistent billion-dollar budget deficit.",
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}