- Book Bans
- Critical Race Theory Bans
- Pronoun Policies
- Transgender athlete ban, “Preserving Fairness and Safety in Sports” Policy
- Other Harmful Resolutions and Policies
Critical Race Theory Resolutions
| School Board District | Vote | Article |
|---|---|---|
| D49 Colorado Springs | Pass | KOAA Article |
| Elizabeth | ? | CO Sun CRT Complaints |
| Montezuma-Cortez Re-1 | Pass | The Journal Article |
American Birthright Resolutions
| School Board District | Vote | Article |
|---|---|---|
| Woodland Park | Pass | CPR Article |
| Garfield Re-2 | Did not Pass, recalled Tony May | Post Independent Article |
Opposition to Colorado Mental Health Bill
| School Board District | Vote | Article |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | Passed | Colorado Times Recorder |
| Woodland Park | Passed | 9News |
| Garfield Re-2 | Did not take a formal vote to pass a resolution | Post Independent |
| Mesa Valley D51 | Health Center | Collective Colorado The Daily Sentinel |
| Falcon District 49 | Pass | School District 49 passes resolution opposing mental health screening bill |
| Douglas County | Pass | DougCo board votes to require parent permission for students to participate in state youth health survey |
Transgender athlete ban, “Preserving Fairness and Safety in Sports” Policy
| School Board District | Vote | Article |
| Monument Academy Charter in Monument, CO | Pass | CO Times Recorder / Colorado Republicans urge continued fight against ‘woke agenda’ in education |
| D20 | Pass/Joined Federal Lawsuit | KRDO |
| D11 | Pass | KOAA News |
| D49 | Pass/ Joined Lawsuit against State & Colorado High School Activities Association | KOAA News District 49 sues Colorado and state athletic association over protections for transgender students |
| Douglas County | Final vote will take place at a later date/ New School Board Majority | Denver 7 |
| Montezuma-Cortez | Pass/ Joined Lawsuit against State & Colorado High School Activities Association | CPR |
Other Harmful Resolutions and Policies
| School Board District | Policies/Resolutions | Vote | Article |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO Springs D49 | In God We Trust | Pass | CO Times Recorder |
| Douglas County | Changes to Equity Policy | Pass | Denver Post |
| D20 | Arming Teachers | Had Discussion | KXRM |
| Elizabeth | Moms for Liberty Resolution/ Full in-person learning | Pass | CO Times Recorder |
Pronouns Policy
Colorado school boards have adopted a variety of policies concerning student pronouns, ranging from inclusive, student-led affirmation policies to those that prohibit “compelled speech” by staff. State law passed in 2024 (HB 24-1039) requires public schools to use a student’s chosen name and pronouns and deems failure to do so a form of discrimination, though specific district policies on parental notification vary.
- Academy School District 20 (D20): Passed its policy in late August 2025 and revised it in November and December of that year, balancing student rights with community feedback.
- Adams 12 Five Star Schools: Has guidelines committing to updating students’ chosen names in school records, making their birth-assigned sex confidential, and empowering students to decide who knows their gender identity.
- Aspen School District: Was in the process of reviewing HB 24-1039 to ensure its existing non-discrimination policy, which includes gender expression and identity as protected statuses, met the new legal requirements.
- Boulder Valley School District (BVSD): The board passed a resolution to protect LGBTQ+ students and community members, including guidelines that allow students to choose their pronouns, names, and access facilities consistent with their gender identity without parental permission.
- Colorado Springs School District 11 (D11): The board voted to require parental consent for students to change their names to match their gender identity. They also discussed a policy that would prevent teachers from asking for students’ preferred pronouns, which created significant community controversy, but ultimately passed a revised staff conduct policy that made no specific mention of gender or pronouns.
- Denver Public Schools (DPS): Has adopted name change policies that do not require parental consent and considers the refusal to use a student’s chosen name a form of discrimination.
- District 49: Sued the state and the Colorado High School Activities Association in May 2025 over policies allowing transgender youth to play on sports teams aligning with their gender identity, reflecting its stance on these issues.
- Douglas County School District: Passed changes to its parent engagement policy that prohibit “compelled speech” for staff and students, which board members confirmed allows the misgendering of trans or nonbinary individuals by staff.
- East Grand School District: Advanced a policy in 2025 allowing students to use a chosen name at school without immediate parental permission on official records, but allowing for parental notification if deemed appropriate.
- Garfield Re-2 School District: Considered a mandatory parental notification requirement if a student requested to use a chosen name at school, sparking debate within the community. The final policy was expected after a second reading in February 2025.
- Jeffco Public Schools: Has name change policies that do not require parental consent, noting that refusing to use a student’s chosen name is considered discrimination.
- Montezuma-Cortez School District: Board members had little public comment on their proposed non-discrimination policy changes, which removed the word “safe” from a commitment to a “safe learning and work environment”.
- Pueblo D60 School Board: Voted to update its privacy policy to remove language that specifically targeted protections for transgender students in facilities and replace it with a more general approach for all students to request privacy. D-60 school board in Pueblo working to navigate new Colorado law requiring staff to address students by their chosen names
- Roaring Fork School District: Approved a policy stating that “parents may be notified of their student’s name change if appropriate,” but does not mandate parental approval.
- Widefield School District 3 (D3): Adopted a policy allowing students to use a chosen name, with some board members expressing concerns regarding the constitutionality of the new state law.
- Woodland Park School District: Voted to formally recognize only two sexes (male and female) and reject gender ideology within school policies.
Parents and community members can find specific, up-to-date policy information on their relevant school district’s official website, typically in the “Board of Education” or “Policies” sections.