Colorado bill expands school zones after 13-year-old death in Littleton

Colorado bill expands school zones after 13-year-old death in Littleton

Colorado lawmakers passed a bill Tuesday expanding school zones to include roadways within 1,000 feet of new schools or zones smaller than 200 feet. The legislation, prompted by the 2023 death of a 13-year-old in Littleton, aims to improve safety by standardizing school zone distances, according to State Representative Kenny Nguyen, the bill’s prime sponsor. The measure applies only to new schools or zones under the 200-foot threshold, with exce…