It is the purpose of this memorandum to outline the background and rationale behind Colorado's existing form of school finance. In addition, the legislation will be examined in terms of its goals and the mechanisms adopted by the General Assembly to accomplish those goals.

Many answers to questions related to the large-scale standardized assessment system in Colorado can be found in these links to Colorado statutes.

Drawing on decades of experience, Jennifer Laviano, a high-profile special education attorney, and Julie Swanson, a sought-after special education advocate, help parents of students with disabilities navigate their school systems to get the services they need for their children. Parents will find no other book on special education like Your Special Education Rights. Julie and Jennifer demystify the federal laws that govern the rights of public school...