Dear Homeschool Families, I am delighted to report that HB19-1312 (School Immunization Requirements) is officially dead! Here are links to this breaking story: Controversial Vaccination Bill Abandoned in Colorado SenateVaccination Bill Dead in...
By guest author Michael Smith, President, HSLDA As most parents and children are (coming to) their summer break, it’s inevitable that parents begin thinking about the next school year. Many are eagerly anticipating the time when they can “send the...
Hello friends, After six hours of debate on the House floor, HB19-1312 School Immunization Requirements passed 2nd reading late last night. We praise God that the bill was amended to exclude homeschoolers from the new immunization requirements of...
Thank you for tracking with us over the last few weeks as we've kept close watch on the progression of HB 19-1312, School Immunization Requirements. (Side note: The journey of a bill from the original proposal to law is quite a process. If...
By guest author Linda Watkins It was a day I will never forget! Twenty-seven years ago, we gathered around the little table in our family room—one teenager, two preteens, one primary child, three preschoolers, and me. We tried to act like we...
Dear friends, The House Health and Insurance Committee hearing for HB19-1312 (School Immunization Requirements) was held yesterday. Hopefully, you are aware that both CHEC and HSLDA strongly oppose this bill because it will impose significant and...
Time to Rise UP! On Friday, a bill was introduced that will impact all families in Colorado whether you choose to vaccinate your children or not. The bill, HB19-1312 School Immunization Requirements, gives broad authority to the Colorado...
By Legislative Liaison Carolyn Martin I can’t keep track of how many times I’ve been asked, “Why won’t the legislators listen to us?” The maximum opportunity for our voice to be heard was when we voted last November. But, ultimately, we need to ask...
