The 2025 state legislative session is about more than just individual bills—it’s about our collective future. At Rocky Mountain Partnership Cradle to Career, we aim to help 71,000 more young people in our region achieve key milestones for upward mobility by 2030, contributing to our national affiliate StriveTogether‘s goal of 4M. To achieve this goal, we work to advance policy initiatives that break down systemic barriers preventing children and young people from reaching Cradle to Career milestones.
Our Network’s 2025 Policy Priorities
Our 2025 Policy Priorities focus on:
- Securing funding for public education from Cradle to Career.
- Expanding skill training and work-based learning opportunities.
- Reducing housing barriers that disrupt education and employment.
By advancing these priorities, we aim to support at least 71,000 more young people toward economic mobility by 2030. We recognize that there are many other things that also impact upward mobility and many other organizations tackling those things, so our network has agreed to focus on these three priorities in 2025.
Learn MoreWhat to expect from us during session
Policy Emails:
Policy Briefs: Updates every three weeks on legislative developments relevant to the network.
Policy Education and Action: We will send out supplemental educational resources on specific bills including opportunities for engagement.
Click the button below to sign up for our Policy Brief emails
Click HereBill Tracker:
We’re excited to introduce our 2025 bill tracker—a valuable tool for monitoring policies that impact our network’s priorities.
View our 2025 State Bill Tracker by clicking the button below.
Click HereWebsite:
Our website will be kept up to date with additional resources including:
- Bills being heard in committee each week
- The Bill Tracker
- How to take action on the bills you care about
Hear from Governor Polis about what to expect this legislative session
On January 9th, Governor Polis delivered his State of the State address to launch the 2025 legislative session. Here are a few key highlights related to our shared policy priorities:
- Budget Constraints: Acknowledged the state is facing extremely tight budgets this year and stressed the need to balance thoughtful spending cuts with smart investments in key areas like education, public safety, and the social safety net.
- Education: Proposed updating the school funding formula to reflect current student enrollment instead of data from four years ago. While this change could save money during a tight budget year, it may negatively impact districts with declining enrollment.
- Housing: Focused on creating more housing options, like modular homes, ADUs, and affordable condos, while cutting through red tape to help meet Colorado’s growing demand.
Bills we’re keeping an eye on
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Action Toolkit
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LEARN Access our Policy Priorities, a list of state legislators in our region, and, as session progresses, insights into the most impactful bills to our network. Click here to learn more. |
WRITE Write a letter sharing your thoughts about the bills most meaningful and impactful to you. Click the button below to download our letter template. Click here to learn more. |
SHARE Talk directly to legislators about the bills most meaningful and impactful to you by testifying at the statehouse. Click the button below to learn more. Click here to learn more. |
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