Melanie Asmar, Chalkbeat Colorado

In Colorado, state lawmakers in spring 2024 commissioned a task force to investigate aggression against teachers. Late last month, the task force released a set of recommendations, including that each school should have a classroom incident response team.

Without the funding, some districts might be forced to cut programs that support their most vulnerable students.

Polis said he and other state leaders are urging the Trump administration to release the funds and are considering all options.

The controversial move has generated mixed reactions from school staff and parents - some who feel Marrero has not done enough to address the district’s needs.

Many are worried about measles spreading around Colorado. Doctors say being vaccinated can reduce the risks.

The school closings are a way for the district to address declining enrollment.

Catholic parishes in Colorado are suing the state over whether they must abide by state non-discrimination rules to receive funding for their preschools. The case is currently being heard by the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals.

State lawmakers have tried in recent years to better monitor and oversee seclusion, which means shutting a student inside a room, and restraint, which means physically restraining a student. But a loophole that legislators and advocates say was unintentional has meant that there is almost no public data about seclusion, while restraint data is more readily available.

DPS sued the U.S. Department of Homeland Security after immigration enforcement raids were carried out in February. The district said ICE actions hurt school attendance and spread fear among students and families.