READ Act Statute and State Board Rules

The Colorado Reading to Ensure Academic Development Act (READ Act) was passed by the Colorado legislature in 2012, giving the state the guiding philosophy, structure, and resources to get children reading at grade level by the time they enter the fourth grade. This year, the Colorado legislature passed Senate Bill 19-199, making amendments to the READ Act.

CDE Seeking Feedback on Draft READ Act Rules

The department is initiating a rulemaking process for Rules for the Administration of the Colorado Reading to Ensure Academic Development Act (READ Act), 1 CCR 301-92, due to substantial changes in the READ Act that occurred in the 2018 and 2019 legislative sessions. The notice of rulemaking will occur at the November State Board of Education meeting. Prior to officially noticing rulemaking, the department is seeking informal stakeholder feedback through a survey on draft rule changes. Read more .