By Legislative Liaison Carolyn Martin

Colorado General Assembly Back in Session

On March 14, 2020, the Colorado Legislature recessed for what they and the entire state thought would be a short two weeks. Never could we have conceived that this shutdown would last for over ten weeks. This past Tuesday, the general assembly reconvened. They are dealing with a vastly different outlook for the state of Colorado than when they began their session in January. 

In this first week upon their return, the focus will be on slashing the budget to align with new state income projections. The bills mandating higher taxes and fees like the FAMLI Leave Act and the Public Health Option, will have to wait. It is expected that they will jettison quite a few bills, like those proposing to eliminate the usage of such things as plastic straws and Styrofoam. But it doesn’t mean every bad bill that expands the reach of government will disappear.

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By Legislative Liaison Carolyn Martin

Concern of an Ongoing Emergency Declaration

As we enter the third month of essentially a shutdown of every aspect of our lives, a sense of panic and grief attempts to settle in my heart. I am not afraid of contracting a virus or of dying because I know God rules and reigns and He has counted my days before I was even born. What I am concerned about is the fear that is gripping our society. A fear that tries to shame those who don’t refrain from shaking hands or hugging their friends; who have done the research and know that wearing a mask does not ensure safety from the invisible enemy; and who believe and trust in God above men who claim to have expert knowledge.

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By Legislative Liaison Carolyn Martin

As we continue down this unprecedented road of isolation and shutdown, the most important thing we can do is seek the Lord through prayer and His Word. I hope you will consider joining me on the Colorado Homeschool Freedom Team. I send out a weekly prayer email during the session and monthly when the legislature is off. 

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Although CHEC’s annual Homeschool Day at the Capitol has been postponed (learn more here), we hope you will watch our video update with Carolyn Martin and Steve Craig as they talk about this year’s legislative session.

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By Legislative Liaison Carolyn Martin

Legislative Update: A Response to the Upcoming Summit at Harvard

Recently, there has been a lot of buzz swirling around the homeschooling community about a summit happening this summer at Harvard Law School. It’s entitled Homeschooling Summit: Problems, Politics, and Prospects for Reform. It features speakers that are well known in academia for their negative attitudes about homeschooling.

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