A proposed ballot measure in Colorado would redirect tax refunds generated by the state’s Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR) directly to public K-12 education funding, bypassing the usual distribution process. Under current law, TABOR refunds are returned to taxpayers when revenue exceeds constitutional limits, but supporters argue this change would instead allocate those funds to schools without raising taxes. The measure aims to address persistent underfunding in Colorado’s education system by using existing surplus revenue rather than new revenue sources. Critics, however, question whether this approach would provide stable, long-term funding for schools or simply shift financial responsibility onto future budgets.
Proposition NN: Colorado TABOR refunds would be diverted to K-12 education The Colorado Sun
