Owens v. Colorado Congress of Parents, Teachers & Students

In this case, we consider whether the Colorado Opportunity Contract Pilot Program ("Pilot Program" or "the program"), sections 22-56-101 to -110, TA C.R.S. (2003), violates the local control provisions of article IX, seetion 15 of the Colorado Constitution.

*935The program was challenged in the district court by eight parents on behalf of their children as well as several concerned individuals and institutions (collectively "plaintiffs"). They are supported on this appeal by the Colorado Association of School Boards as amicus curiae. The program was defended by Bill Owens in his official capacity…