Senate adopts resolution recognizing April 9 as Home Education Day
April 10, 2026 | Senate, Committees, Legislative, Colorado
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The Colorado Senate adopted Senate Joint Resolution 20 on April 9, 2026, recognizing April 9 as Home Education Day in Colorado. Senator Pelton, sponsor of the resolution, spoke about his family’s history with home education and praised the students and parents in the chamber.
"When my two daughters graduated and went on to college, they excelled," Senator Pelton said, describing home education as a legitimate educational alternative that can instill values and academic discipline. The resolution text, read at length on the floor, cites state and national examples and legislative findings about home education and noted an estimate of 57,000 K–12 home‑educated students in Colorado in 2024–25.
The resolution was adopted by voice vote; the current roll call was added as co‑sponsors by unanimous consent.
"When my two daughters graduated and went on to college, they excelled," Senator Pelton said, describing home education as a legitimate educational alternative that can instill values and academic discipline. The resolution text, read at length on the floor, cites state and national examples and legislative findings about home education and noted an estimate of 57,000 K–12 home‑educated students in Colorado in 2024–25.
The resolution was adopted by voice vote; the current roll call was added as co‑sponsors by unanimous consent.
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