Student Rights for Justice-Engaged Youth

In July 2024, Colorado’s General Assembly passed HB24-1216: Supports for Youth in the Juvenile Justice System.  The bill defines a justice-engaged student as a student who is involved in the criminal justice system in any capacity, including, but not limited to, adjudication, probation, ticketing, detention, diversion, commitment, or community supervision.

For additional information or support, students or families of justice engaged students can contact CDE's Dropout Prevention office at justiceengaged@cde.state.co.us and 720-241-8094