Chaos At The End Of Session

Colorado's legislative session may be over, but the debate surrounding homeschool enrichment programs is just getting started.In this episode of Learning Curve, Ross Izzard and Aaron Brantley unpack the final days of Colorado's 2026 legislative session and the last-minute amendments that dramatically altered the future of part-time funding and homeschool enrichment programs across the state.As lawmakers rushed to finish their work before the constitutional deadline, major policy changes were adopted with little time for families, educators, and program leaders to fully understand their impact. The result is a landscape filled with uncertainty, new restrictions, unanswered questions, and an extensive rulemaking process that is only beginning.Ross explains how the legislature's changes could affect homeschool enrichment programs, charter schools, school districts, and BOCES programs moving forward. The conversation explores new geographic restrictions, funding concerns, grandfathering provisions for existing programs, and why many families may still be waiting for answers despite the session having officially ended.The hosts also discuss the role of the Colorado Department of Education, the upcoming rulemaking process, and why this issue is likely to remain a major education policy battle for years to come.Whether you're a homeschool parent, educator, school leader, policymaker, or simply interested in the future of education in Colorado, this episode provides important context for understanding one of the most significant education debates of the year.Learning Curve is Colorado's education podcast, bringing thoughtful conversations and analysis on school choice, education policy, charter schools, homeschooling, and the issues shaping opportunities for students and families across the state.