C.R.S. § 25-20.5-501

(1) The general assembly hereby finds that: (a) Access to school-based primary health care for children and adolescents has been shown to increase the use of primary care, reduce the use of emergency rooms, and result in fewer hospitalizations; (b) High-risk students who use school-based health centers are more likely to stay in school and be available for instruction; (c) School-based health centers are effective at managing health conditions, such as asthma; (d) School-based health centers serve primarily low-income schools. The majority of students who attend schools with on-site health centers are from low-income families, are medically uninsured or underinsured, and qualify for free or reduced-cost school lunch.