Every Colorado newborn baby could soon get $100 for college from the state
"DENVER, Co. (CBS12 News) — KDVR reports that every newborn baby born in Colorado, starting in 2020, could be entitled to $100 from the state." "That's because state lawmakers just gave final approval to HB 1280, which allows parents of newborns beginning in 2020 to set up a college savings account with a $100 contribution from Colorado. This will be tax-free contribution." "A sponsor of the bill in the house, Rep. Leslie Herod (D-Denver) said, "We are kick-starting their dre
Governor signs bills at CU Boulder in support of college affordability
"Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed two bills on Monday in support of college affordability for families and students during a ceremony at CU Boulder." "Polis signed Senate Bill 19-002, which will regulate student education loan servicers, and House Bill 19-1280, which gives every Colorado child $100 to start a college savings account." "On hand during the campus bill signing ceremony were Colorado House Speaker KC Becker, Senate Majority Leader Steve Fenberg, Rep. Leslie Herod
Every Colorado newborn baby could soon get $100 for college
"DENVER -- Every newborn baby born in Colorado in 2020 and beyond could soon be entitled to $100 from the state." "That's because state lawmakers gave final approval to HB 1280 on Monday, which allows parents of newborns beginning in 2020 to set up a college savings account with a $100 contribution from Colorado. The contribution will be tax-free." "We are kick-starting their dreams," said Rep. Leslie Herod (D-Denver), a sponsor of the bill in the House. "What we found is tha
