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As the legislation heads to the Governor’s desk, learn more about the full-day kindergarten legislation: View Full-Day Kindergarten Legislation Info Sheet For a one-pager from Early Milestones on the research-based benefits of full-day kindergarten, click here. View Bill Introduced to Fund Full-Day Kindergarten

Colorado’s teenagers report e-cigarette use at twice the national average; we lead the nation in teen vaping. Colorado’s cigarette tax rate is among the lowest in the country (39th) and we have no excise tax on liquid nicotine used in e-cigarettes. Alliance for Kids is sharing information on the Tobacco

To help camps prepare for the 2019 summer camp season, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) would like to remind camps of the risk of bat exposures and health inspection requirements. Please view this letter from the State Public Health Veterinarian and Zoonoses Epidemiologist regarding the importance and requirements

Does Colorado need more resources to help child care providers address challenging behaviors? The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment in collaboration with the Office of Early Childhood is conducting a study and wants to hear from you! Please check your email on/after March 26th for an Early Care and Learning

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Joint Initiatives for Youth & Families and Alliance for Kids announce a new pilot project funded by the Colorado Springs Health Foundation.  Alliance for Kids and its community partners, The Resource Exchange, CPCD giving children a head start, Peaceful Households, and Mental Health Colorado will be the first in Colorado

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