Meet Your Legislator Day
Connect with your elected representatives!
Coming February 11, 2026
Feel helpless in the fight for homeschool freedom? Don’t. One of the greatest tools for protecting home education is you. This event connects families directly with the lawmakers who shape homeschooling policy in Colorado. Together, we stand for freedom, faith, and family-directed education.
Event Highlights:
- Learn & Equip: Hear a short presentation on how to engage effectively in the political process and advocate for homeschool freedom.
- Encourage & Connect: Deliver sweet treats and encouragement to your legislators at the Capitol.
- Grow & Continue: Leave with resources to stay informed and active throughout the year.
Why should you attend?
- Learn who makes decisions affecting homeschoolers
- Strengthen our shared commitment to homeschool liberty
- Give your children a firsthand look at civic engagement
- Promote Christ-centered, parent-directed education
- Share your family’s story with your legislator
CHEC invites you to join us at our annual family-friendly Meet Your Legislator Day on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. We will meet on the first floor in the West Foyer.
Meet Your Legislator Day at a Glance
10:00 a.m. – Civics Training
Begin the day by learning how Colorado’s state government works and how laws are made. This session will equip families with practical ways to advocate for homeschool freedom and understand how individual voices can make a difference in shaping legislation.
11:00 a.m. – Delivering Sweet Treats to Legislators
Join us as we deliver treats to state legislators to show appreciation for their service. This is a great opportunity to meet your representatives in person, thank them for their work, and express how homeschool families contribute positively to Colorado communities.
12:00 p.m. – Capitol Tours
Explore the Colorado State Capitol with guided tours offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Discover the building’s history, architecture, and the chambers where important decisions about our state’s future are made.
Wondering how YOU can fight for your family’s homeschool liberty? Here are 4 ways for you to get involved!
1. Watch this video about CHEC’s History and Vision.
2. Attend Meet Your Legislator Day (February 11, 2026)
This significant day provides an EARLY opportunity to build relationships with elected officials. Legislative session runs January–April, so this event constructs an opportunity for great impact by attendees.
3. Attend Homeschool Day at the Capitol (April 9, 2026)
Liberty-loving folks from across the state gather annually in April, participate in a rally for homeschool freedom, educational activities, and more! While a phenomenal event, most legislators are unavailable to connect personally at this time. Come to celebrate, learn, and share.
4. Read CHEC Legislative Update Blogs
CHEC publishes a new blog post weekly covering topics that encourage, educate, and inform readers about everything homeschool! The legislative Update Blog comes out monthly on the first Wednesday.
Meet Your Legislator Day FAQ’s
Is this different from Homeschool Day at the Capitol?
Yes! Meet Your Legislator Day gives you the opportunity to connect with our elected officials early in the legislative session (which runs January–April), giving you the ability to have a greater impact on any homeschooling legislation that may come up. Homeschool Day at the Capitol is the annual event held in April for liberty-loving folks from around the state, featuring a huge rally for homeschool freedom, educational activities for all ages, and more. (Learn more here.) But by April, the legislative session is beginning to wrap up, and many legislators are unavailable to connect personally with families.
We’ve created Meet Your Legislator Day to give families another opportunity to make that connection!
Why is it important to meet with my legislators?
As homeschool families in Colorado, we enjoy the fruit of many years of vigilant service by others who have fought for our freedom. We must guard that freedom carefully! But how?
That’s where CHEC’s Colorado Homeschool Freedom Team comes in. Led by homeschool mom and CHEC’s Director of Government Relations, Colleen Enos, the team works throughout the year keeping watch on legal issues, reviewing hundreds of proposed bills for their potential effect on home education, parental rights, and religious liberty. (Learn more about the team here.)
But one of the greatest tools for an effective impact on any legislation regarding homeschooling is YOU! Meeting with elected officials will help you know first-hand who is making decisions on your behalf at the Capitol, and it will strengthen our stand for homeschool liberty in both the House and the Senate.
We understand it can be intimidating to know all the ins & outs, so we’ve created this one-day event to help make it simple. We’re looking forward to a great day!
Should I bring my children? (Yes!)
It’s a great opportunity to bring your children to the Colorado State Capitol and show them how to connect personally with elected officials.
The event ends at 10:00am, but feel free to stick around the Capitol and turn it into an extended field trip day!
Here is a guide to help you prepare for the day!
Directions and instructions for visiting the capitol.
The Colorado State Capitol is located at 200 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80203.
- What to wear? Due to the formal business atmosphere at the Capitol, all attendees should dress in business or church attire — first impressions are important. Dress nicely, speak kindly, and keep children quietly and respectfully by your side.
- Driving? Carpooling is encouraged — make the drive a fun one with other homeschool families! Click here for a map of suggested parking areas.
- Parking? There is plenty of paid parking (street or lot) near the Capitol, but please note that there is no public parking available at the Capitol. Parking is still somewhat limited, so we recommend arriving early.
Capitol Parking
The address for the state capitol is 200 E. Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80203. There is ample parking all around the Capitol building! Here are three great options close to the Capitol Building.
All Day Paid Parking
Grant St
- 1 block East of the Capitol Building (.2 miles)
- Less than 4 minute walk
1221 Sherman Street Lot
(Propark)
- 2 blocks South of the Capitol Building (.2 miles)
- Less than 6 minute walk
Star Park
1601 Sherman St.
- 2 blocks North of the Capitol Building (.2 miles)
- Less than 5 minute walk
Pro Tip! The earlier you arrive the closer you can park!
