Colorado Revised Statutes Title 19. Children's Code § 19-3-302. Legislative declaration

(2)(a) The general assembly further declares that requiring people to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect pursuant to this part 3 impacts the people reporting as well as children and families. As a result of implicit bias, under-resourced communities, communities of color, and persons with disabilities are disproportionately impacted by the mandatory reporting system. To create a more equitable mandatory reporting system, people required to report child abuse or neglect must have access to necessary resources to report child abuse or neglect, including but not limited to:

(b) Additionally, through the creation of a mandatory reporter task force in this part 3, diverse representatives from statewide organizations serving families and youth shall analyze best practices and may recommend changes to training materials and reporting procedures.