Colorado school districts, education organizations sue governor over universal preschool program
Superintendents and district officials gather at a press briefing to announce a lawsuit against Gov. Jared Polis, the State Board of Education, the...

Superintendents and district officials gather at a press briefing to announce a lawsuit against Gov. Jared Polis, the State Board of Education, the Colorado Department of Early Childhood and the Colorado Department of Education Aug. 17, 2023, in Denver. Plaintiffs include Brighton's 27J, Cherry Creek, Harrison, Mapleton, Platte Valley, and Westminster districts. Olivia Sun, via Report for America Six Colorado school districts and two education organizations are suing Gov. Jared Polis, the Colorado State Board of Education and state education agencies and leaders as districts begin the first classes of preschool under Colorado's newly expanded preschool program.