School Health Professional Grant Program (SHPG)

About

The School Health Professional Grant Program (SHPG) is designed to provide funds to eligible education providers to enhance the presence of school health professionals in K-12 schools (Behavioral Health Care Professional Matching Grant Program (§§ 22-96-101 — 22-96-105))

A “School Health Professional” (SHP) is a state-licensed or state-certified school nurse or other state-licensed or state-certified health professionals, including those issued by the Department of Regulatory Affairs (DORA)*, qualified under state law to provide support services to children and adolescents, including mental health professionals licensed pursuant to Article 43 of Title 12. For example, School Nurses, School Psychologists, School Social Workers, and School Counselors (C.R.S. 22-96-102).

*Please note that this allowance to hire under DORA does not negate the federal rules under IDEA. Check on licensing requirements specific to your Local Education Provider (LEP).

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Funded Education Providers

The SHPG defined an eligible education provider as:

A school district (on behalf of one or more K-12 schools);
A Board of Cooperative Services (BOCES);
A charter school (authorized by a school district or the Charter School Institute)

See the list of funded education providers

View our SHPG Fact Sheet

Please see the State Board of Education adopted Rules for the Administration of the School Health Professional Grant Program (CCR 301-97) (PDF) for more information.

Legislative Reports

According to the rules for the administration of the SHPG program, CDE shall submit to the Education Committees of the Senate and the House of Representatives, or any successor Committees, a report that, at a minimum, summarizes the information submitted annually by grantees (CCR 301-91(2.01)(7)). View the current and historical legislative reports below.

2020-2021 SHPG Legislative Report

Previous Legislative Reports

Professional Development Opportunities

The 2023 CDE Fall Conference: The Landscape of Well-being and Belonging

The 2023 CDE Fall Conference, The Landscape of Well-being and Belonging, will be held September 12th and 13th, 2023.
Visit our website for more registration, lodging, schedule of events, and more! The website is updated frequently, so check back for updates.