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Senior Reporter Ann Schimke has the latest on a case brought by conservative-leaning districts and schools that challenged the state’s non-discrimination law, specifically its gender identity protections.

Also, Bureau Chief Melanie Asmar reports Colorado’s chronic absenteeism rates fell last year.

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Judge dismisses conservative-leaning Colorado school districts’ lawsuit over transgender athlete policies

A federal judge said the school districts and charter schools don’t have standing to sue the state, in part because they didn’t show they are facing harm.

Chronic absenteeism rate fell in Colorado schools last year, still well above pre-pandemic level

More than a quarter of Colorado students — 27.5% — were chronically absent in 2025-26, meaning they missed 10% or more of their school days. Look up your district's data here.