Gov. Jared Polis made a bold declaration Thursday before he signed a bill that gives more incentives for Coloradans to pursue a higher education.

"This one of the most important bills in this legislative session," Polis said before signing HB24-1340 before a crowd of educators, lawmakers and students at Mountain Range High School.

The bill stipulates that beginning in the fall of 2024, students who attend public institutions and have family incomes of $90,000 or less are eligible for complete reimbursement of any out-of-pocket tuition and fees paid for their education, according to a news release.

The legislation expands on existing state programs aimed at making college affordable for middle class Coloradans, Polis said.

"Some people simply can't afford to go to college while others have spread out their higher education over 8-to-10 years because of the costs," Polis said.

Two years at any public four-year college, community college or trade school are essentially free to every Coloradan, added Polis. "This (bill) will strengthen Colorado's workforce, provide new pathways for students to gain in-demand skills, and save Coloradans thousands of dollars   helping ensure that higher education is affordable for everyone," Polis said in the news release.

Originally Posted By Snuff_The_Rooster:
I'm honestly torn on this. I have my masters and never paid a cent between my GI Bill and my employers 100% tuition grant so I can appreciate free school. But this isn't the same. My daughter wont even benefit because I'm over the threshold.