Protect Kids Colorado Prepares for 2025 Legislative Battle

On December 31, 2024, former State Senator Kevin Lundberg and Protect Kids Colorado executive director Erin Lee examined the transgender agenda’s grip on Colorado schools and outlined strategies for the coming year. With 26 states having passed laws to protect children from gender ideology, Colorado remains among those doubling down on policies that hide children’s gender transitions from parents.

Colorado Legislation Under Polis: A Year in Review

Start listening at 19:01 – Hour 1

Kevin Lundberg, author of the Lundberg Report, reviewed the radical legislation signed into law under Governor Jared Polis. House Bill 1039 now compels public educators to socially transition children using non-legal names and pronouns without parental notification. A foster youth bill of rights effectively bars families who refuse to affirm transgender ideology from fostering children. Lundberg noted that Polis has signed bills attacking property rights, advancing the Green New Deal agenda, and promoting transgender policies while presenting himself as a moderate libertarian with presidential ambitions.

“And if you look at the legislative record, and this is probably the best way to judge where Jared Polis is, because he signs these bills, and he controls what happens in the legislature as well.”

Kevin Lundberg, Former State Senator

New Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2025

Start listening at 49:37 – Hour 1

Lundberg detailed several laws taking effect on New Year’s Day. Egg production regulations passed in 2020 have created shortages and tripled prices from $2.99 to $8.99 per dozen. New firearm storage requirements effectively disarm citizens who carry weapons in vehicles for protection. Hands-free driving laws now restrict all adults from using phones while driving, though commercial and emergency drivers are exempt. Child restraint regulations add further controls without demonstrable safety improvements.

“One is a control of all the property in the state of Colorado. If you’re a landowner, if you’re a landlord, for example, I know several that have been in that business here in Colorado that have decided it’s time to leave.”

Kevin Lundberg, Former State Senator

Protect Kids Colorado: Lessons from 2024 Ballot Initiatives

Start listening at 12:02 – Hour 2

Erin Lee, whose family’s experience with school transgender indoctrination is documented in Art Club Movie, explained Protect Kids Colorado’s formation and 2024 ballot initiative campaign. The organization filed 20 initiatives but faced a hostile title board that allowed only two through: protecting girls’ sports from male competitors and requiring parental notification when schools socially transition children. Despite obtaining nearly 70,000 of the required 125,000 signatures with an all-volunteer effort in under 100 days, the initiatives fell short due to compressed timelines.

“But we also found that most Coloradans had no idea that this was a problem.”

Erin Lee, Executive Director, Protect Kids Colorado

School Districts Leading the Transgender Agenda

Start listening at 29:49 – Hour 2

Lee identified Poudre School District and Jefferson County as Colorado’s worst offenders on transgender policies, noting the influence of billionaires Pat Stryker in Fort Collins and Tim Gill in Jeffco. Her ongoing lawsuit against Poudre School District, represented by America First Policy Institute and incoming Attorney General Pam Bondi’s team, will be argued in the 10th Circuit on January 21. Lee emphasized that statewide, approximately 70 percent of children cannot read or do math at grade level, yet districts continue adding administrative positions for LGBTQ coordinators and DEI staff rather than improving academic outcomes.

“But I like to tell parents, you’re either sacrifice for your kids or you are sacrificing your kids on this altar of wokeism.”

Erin Lee, Executive Director, Protect Kids Colorado

Taking Action at the Local Level

Start listening at 37:30 – Hour 2

Lee urged parents to pull children from traditional public schools when possible, attend school board meetings, submit public records requests under Colorado Open Records Act, and volunteer with Protect Kids Colorado. The organization plans to return with new ballot initiatives in 2025, starting earlier to ensure the full six-month signature collection window. Callers Ron and Gammy reinforced the urgency, with Gammy citing unqualified school counselors and curricula designed to create gender confusion.