# C.R.S. § 19-3-302: 19-3-302. Legislative declaration

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T19_A3_P3_S19-3-302

## Section

- **Citation:** C.R.S. § 19-3-302
- **Heading:** 19-3-302. Legislative declaration
- **Jurisdiction:** Colorado
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** CO Code / Title 19 / Article 3 / Part 3 / Section 19-3-302

## Text

19-3-302. Legislative declaration. (1) The general assembly declares that the complete reporting of child abuse is a matter of public concern and that, in enacting this part 3, it is the intent of the general assembly to protect the best interests of children of this state and to offer protective services in order to prevent any further harm to a child suffering from abuse. It is also the intent of the general assembly that if a county or group of counties decides to establish a child protection team, that the child protection teams publicly discuss public agencies' responses to child abuse and neglect reports so that the public and the general assembly are better informed concerning the operation and administration of this part 3.

(2) (a) The general assembly further declares that requiring people to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect pursuant to this part 3 impacts the people reporting as well as children and families. As a result of implicit bias, under-resourced communities, communities of color, and persons with disabilities are disproportionately impacted by the mandatory reporting system. To create a more equitable mandatory reporting system, people required to report child abuse or neglect must have access to necessary resources to report child abuse or neglect, including but not limited to:

(I) Specialized training to address and decrease the disproportionate impact on under-resourced communities, communities of color, and persons with disabilities;

(II) Standardized training and materials; and

(III) Information regarding obligations and protections pursuant to the law.

(b) Additionally, through the creation of a mandatory reporter task force in this part 3, diverse representatives from statewide organizations serving families and youth shall analyze best practices and may recommend changes to training materials and reporting procedures.

## Nearby sections

- [C.R.S. § 19-3-301 19-3-301. Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T19_A3_P3_S19-3-301.md)
- [C.R.S. § 19-3-302 19-3-302. Legislative declaration](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T19_A3_P3_S19-3-302.md)
- [C.R.S. § 19-3-303 19-3-303. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T19_A3_P3_S19-3-303.md)
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