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Join us for the annual Youth Suicide Prevention Symposium!

Hosted by the Colorado Office of School Safety and the Office of Suicide Prevention at CDPHE, this year’s symposium will take place in person on Thursday, November 13th, 2025, at the Lowry Conference Center in Denver. For those who cannot attend in person, we will also be live-streaming the event via Zoom.

This is a critical opportunity for professionals to gain insights from leading experts in the field. Our confirmed keynote speakers include:

Attention all mandatory reporters in Colorado!

The Mandatory Reporter Training WBT has been newly redesigned and updated to align with the changes to Colorado's mandatory reporting laws in 2025. This two-hour training is crucial for understanding your responsibilities and making informed decisions.

What's New?

September Newsletter Highlights
 

The School Safety Working Group has completed its State partner resource guide

The School Safety Working Group (SSWG), a collaboration of state agencies, completed its legislatively mandated work. The group's mission was to enhance school safety through the effective use of public resources. This important work was guided by feedback from the 2019 state auditor's report and legislative mandates from SB20-023 and HB22-1274

The Office of School Safety Announces Enhanced School Safety Incident Response (ESSIR) Grant Program

The New Law Takes Effect Sept. 1

The Colorado Office of School Safety (OSS) is highlighting a new state law that changes how and when suspected child abuse or neglect should be reported. The law, which takes effect on September 1, impacts educators and other mandatory reporters.

To help school professionals understand the new requirements, we're promoting a comprehensive guide from Chalkbeat, titled "Colorado has a new child abuse reporting law. Here’s a guide for educators on the new requirements."

The new law:

The Connect to Care Schools Study invites you to a free webinar series providing guidance for schools on supporting students and communities after a suicide death. These webinars will equip school staff with the tools and knowledge to recognize, respond to, and prevent youth suicide.

Webinar Schedule

The Colorado Office of School Safety (OSS) is pleased to announce the passage of several key school safety bills during the 2025 Legislative Session. These new laws represent a significant step forward in our commitment to ensuring safe and supportive learning environments for all Colorado students and staff.

The new legislation includes measures that address critical aspects of school safety, from mental health support and gun violence prevention to student well-being and emergency preparedness.

Key Bills Passed in the 2025 Legislative Session: