Colorado Title 26.5. Early Childhood Programs and Services § 26.5-4-301. Legislative declaration

(a) All children in the year before they are eligible to enroll in kindergarten should have access to social-emotional and academic supports that are important for school readiness;

(b) The state should provide a wide range of choices for families to access kindergarten readiness supports, including the option for online kindergarten readiness programs; and

(c) To receive state funding, an online kindergarten readiness program should demonstrate strong evidence of effectiveness in teaching a diverse array of children, provide evidence-based online curriculum, incorporate family engagement, and undergo periodic evaluation to measure effectiveness in preparing children to learn in kindergarten.