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CO Code § 26-20-105 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 26 - Human Services Code|Article 20 - Protection of Persons From Restraint|§ 26-20-105. Staff Training Concerning the Use of Restraint and Seclusion - Adults and Youth

  An agency that utilizes restraint or seclusion shall ensure that all staff involved in utilizing restraint or seclusion in its facilities or programs are trained in the appropriate use of restraint and seclusion. (1.5) The division of youth services shall ensure that all staff involved in utilizing restraint and seclusion are trained in:   The health and behavioral effects of restraint and seclusion on youth, including those with behavioral or mental health disorders or intellectual and developmental disabilities;    Effective de-escalation techniques for youth in crisis, including those with behavioral or mental health disorders or intellectual and developmental disabilities;    The value of positive over negative reinforcement in dealing with youth; and    Methods for implementing positive behavior incentives.       All agencies that utilize restraint or seclusion shall ensure that staff are trained to explain, where possible, the use of restraint or seclusion to the individual who is to be restrained or secluded and to the individual's family if appropriate.     History. Source: L. 99: Entire article added, p. 381, § 1, effective April 22. L. 2016: Entire section amended,(HB 16-1328), ch. 345, p. 1404, § 5, effective June 10. L. 2017: (1.5)(a) and (1.5)(b) amended,(SB 17-242), ch. 263, p. 1335, § 225, effective May 25; IP(1.5) amended,(HB 17-1329), ch. 381, p. 1984, § 63, effective June 6.    Cross references:   For the legislative declaration in SB 17-242, see section 1 of chapter 263, Session Laws of Colorado 2017.
CO Code § 26-20-107 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 26 - Human Services Code|Article 20 - Protection of Persons From Restraint|§ 26-20-107. Review of the Use of Restraint and Seclusion

 An agency that utilizes restraint or seclusion shall ensure that a review process is established for the appropriate use of restraint or seclusion.   History. Source: L. 99: Entire article added, p. 382, § 1, effective April 22. L. 2016: Entire section amended,(HB 16-1328), ch. 345, p. 1406, § 7, effective June 10.
CO Code § 26-20-108 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 26 - Human Services Code|Article 20 - Protection of Persons From Restraint|§ 26-20-108. Rules

 An agency that is authorized to promulgate rules or adopt ordinances shall promulgate rules or adopt ordinances applicable to the agencies within their respective jurisdictions that establish procedures for the use of restraint and seclusion consistent with the provisions of this article. Any agency that has rules or ordinances in existence on April 22, 1999, is not required to promulgate additional rules or adopt additional ordinances unless that agency's existing rules or ordinances do not meet the minimum requirements of this article.   History. Source: L. 99: Entire article added, p. 382, § 1, effective April 22. L. 2016: Entire section amended,(HB 16-1328), ch. 345, p. 1406, § 8, effective June 10.
CO Code § 26-20-109 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 26 - Human Services Code|Article 20 - Protection of Persons From Restraint|§ 26-20-109. Limitations

  Nothing in this article shall be deemed to form an independent basis of statutory authority for the use of restraint.    Nothing in this article shall be deemed to authorize an agency to implement policies, procedures, or standards or promulgate rules or adopt ordinances that would limit, decrease, or adversely impact any policies, procedures, standards, rules, or ordinances in effect on April 22, 1999, that provided greater protection concerning the use of restraint than is set forth in this article.     History. Source: L. 99: Entire article added, p. 382, § 1, effective April 22.
CO Code § 26-20-111 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 26 - Human Services Code|Article 20 - Protection of Persons From Restraint|§ 26-20-111. Use of Restraints in Public Schools - Certain Restraints Prohibited

  Except as provided otherwise in this section, and notwithstanding any other provision of this article 20, the use of a chemical, mechanical, or prone restraint upon a student of a school of a school district, charter school of a school district, or institute charter school is prohibited when the student is on the property of any agency or is participating in an off-campus, school-sponsored activity or event.    The prohibition described in subsection (1) of this section does not apply to the use of mechanical or prone restraints on a student of a school of a school district, charter school of a school district, or institute charter school who is openly displaying a deadly weapon, as defined in section 18-1-901 (3)(e).    The prohibition described in subsection (1) of this section does not apply to the use of mechanical or prone restraints by an armed security officer or a certified peace officer working in a school of a school district, charter school of a school district, or institute charter school when the officer:   Has received documented training in defensive tactics utilizing handcuffing procedures;    Has received documented training in restraint tactics utilizing prone holds; and    Has made a referral to a law enforcement agency.       The prohibition described in subsection (1) of this section does not apply to schools operated in state-owned facilities within the division of youth services.     History. Source: L. 2017: Entire section added,(HB 17-1276), ch. 270, p. 1487, § 2, effective August 9.    Cross references:   For the legislative declaration in HB 17-1276, see section 1 of chapter 270, Session Laws of Colorado 2017.
CO Code § 26-21-101 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 26 - Human Services Code|Article 21 - Colorado Commission for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deafblind|§ 26-21-101. Short Title

 The short title of this article 21 is the “Colorado Commission for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deafblind Act”.   History. Source: L. 2000: Entire article added, p. 1624, § 1, effective June 1. L. 2018: Entire section amended,(HB 18-1108), ch. 303, p. 1836, § 11, effective August 8.
CO Code § 26-21-102 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 26 - Human Services Code|Article 21 - Colorado Commission for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deafblind|§ 26-21-102. Legislative Declaration

 The general assembly hereby finds, determines, and declares that a commission for the deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind facilitates the provision of state and local government services to the deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind while making government more efficient. Under the federal “Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990”, 42 U.S.C. sec. 12101 et seq., as amended, Colorado has a duty to provide equivalent access to state government and public accommodations to the deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind. This duty requires state departments and agencies to provide auxiliary services, communications technology equipment, and other resources to ensure access. Centralizing and unifying such resources under a Colorado commission creates cost savings for the state. In addition, the consolidation of resources facilitates quality control and increases the effectiveness of services while increasing access to services by the deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind.   History. Source: L. 2000: Entire article added, p. 1624, § 1, effective June 1. L. 2009: Entire section amended,(SB 09-144), ch. 219, p. 985, § 1, effective August 5. L. 2018: Entire section amended,(HB 18-1108), ch. 303, p. 1836, § 12, effective August 8.
CO Code § 26-21-103 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 26 - Human Services Code|Article 21 - Colorado Commission for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deafblind|§ 26-21-103. Definitions

 As used in this article 21, unless the context otherwise requires:    “Auxiliary services” means those aids and services that assist in effective communication with a person who is deaf, hard of hearing, or deafblind, including but not limited to:   The services of a qualified interpreter as defined by section 13-90-202 (8);    The provision of a qualified communication access realtime translation (CART) reporter;    The provision of an assistive listening device; or    The acquisition or modification of equipment or devices to assist in effective communication with a person who is deaf, hard of hearing, or deafblind.       “Citizens council” means the Colorado deafblind citizens council appointed by the commission in accordance with section 26-21-105 (2)(f).    “Commission” means the Colorado commission for the deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind.    “Communications technology” means any communication device or application utilizing radio, television, cellular phone, computer and network hardware and software, satellite, cable, broadband systems, or similar medium and the services and applications associated with those mediums, including video and teleconference services.    “Late deafened” means a person whose hearing loss began in late childhood, adolescence, or adulthood, after the person acquired oral language skills.    “Latent deafblind” means a person who has an existing ear and eye condition that has not yet manifested.    “Low vision” means an eye condition where visual acuity is 20/70 or poorer in the better eye and the condition cannot be corrected or improved with optical corrective devices.    “Orientation and mobility specialist” means a professional who focuses on instructing individuals who are deafblind on how to effectively and independently travel through their environment.    “State court system” means the system of courts, or any part thereof, established pursuant to articles 1 to 9 of title 13 and article VI of the state constitution. “State court system” does not include the municipal courts or any part thereof.    “Support service provider” means a person who provides visual and environmental information, acts as a sighted guide, or facilitates communication for deafblind individuals.     History. Source: L. 2000: Entire article added, p. 1625, § 1, effective June 1. L. 2009: Entire section amended,(SB 09-144), ch. 219, p. 985, § 2, effective August 5. L. 2011: (7) amended,(HB 11-1303), ch. 264, p. 1171, § 79, effective August 10. L. 2015: (3.3) and (3.6) added,(SB 15-178), ch. 151, p. 455, § 3, effective July 1. L. 2018: Entire section amended,(HB 18-1108), ch. 303, p. 1837, § 13, effective August 8.
CO Code § 26-21-104 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 26 - Human Services Code|Article 21 - Colorado Commission for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deafblind|§ 26-21-104. Commission Created - Appointments

  The Colorado commission for the deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind is created in the department of human services. The commission shall exercise its powers, duties, and functions under the department of human services as if it were transferred to the department by a type 2 transfer under the provisions of the “Administrative Organization Act of 1968”, article 1 of title 24.    The commission consists of seven members as follows:   One member who is deaf;    One member who is hard of hearing;    One member who is a professional working with individuals in the deaf, hard-of-hearing, or deafblind community;    One member who is a parent of a deaf, hard-of-hearing, or deafblind person;    One member who is late deafened;    One member who is an auxiliary services provider for the deaf, hard of hearing, or deafblind and who is qualified to use at least one of the titles listed in section 6-1-707 (1)(e); and    One member who is deafblind.         The governor shall appoint the commission members referenced in subsection (2) of this section. Beginning July 1, 2000, four of these commission members shall serve initial terms of four years, and three shall serve initial terms of six years. After the initial appointments of the commission members referenced in subsection (2) of this section, all subsequent appointees shall serve terms of four years; except that a member shall not serve more than two consecutive four-year terms.    The governor shall appoint a qualified person to fill any vacancy on the commission for the remainder of any unexpired term.       At least ninety days prior to the expiration of a member's term of office, the commission shall create a list of nominees. The nominees' names shall be submitted to the governor at least forty-five days prior to the expiration of the preceding term for which the nominees are being considered. If the governor approves the nominees, the governor shall appoint one of the nominees for each open position within ninety days after the date of each vacancy; otherwise, the governor shall appoint qualified persons in consultation with the commission.      History. Source: L. 2000: Entire article added, p. 1625, § 1, effective June 1. L. 2009: (2)(c), (2)(f), and (4) amended,(SB 09-144), ch. 219, p. 986, § 3, effective August 5. L. 2015: IP(2), (2)(c), (2)(f), (2)(g), and (3)(a) amended,(SB 15-178), ch. 151, p. 455, § 4, effective July 1. L. 2018: (1), (2)(c), (2)(d), (2)(f), and (2)(g) amended,(HB 18-1108), ch. 303, p. 1838, § 14, effective August 8.
CO Code § 26-21-105 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 26 - Human Services Code|Article 21 - Colorado Commission for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deafblind|§ 26-21-105. Appointment of Commission Director - Commission Procedures - Citizens Council - Creation

  The executive director of the department of human services or the executive director's designee shall appoint a director of the commission. The executive director of the department shall provide comment and input to the commission on the hiring of the director.      The commission shall convene its first meeting of each fiscal year no later than October 1.    The commission may adopt such policies as are necessary to facilitate orderly conduct of its business.    The commission shall meet at least quarterly. Meetings shall also be held on call of the chair or at the request of at least three members of the commission.    The commission shall adopt no official position, recommendation, or action except by the concurrence of a majority of the members.    The commission shall encourage development and coordination of public and private agencies providing assistance to deaf, hard-of-hearing, and deafblind citizens.      There is hereby created the Colorado deafblind citizens council consisting of seven members. (f) (I) There is hereby created the Colorado deafblind citizens council consisting of seven members.    The citizens council will advise the commission, state and local governments, and other relevant entities on how to increase competitive integrated employment as defined by section 8-84-301, enlarge economic opportunities, enhance independence and self-sufficiency, and improve services for deafblind persons.    The commission shall appoint initial members to the citizens council by July 1, 2019. The commission shall designate four members to serve an initial four-year term and three members to serve an initial six-year term. After the initial terms, all subsequent appointees will serve four-year terms. The commission shall appoint a qualified person to fill any vacancy on the citizens council for the remainder of any unexpired term. The citizens council must have the following appointees:   One member who is deaf and blind;    One member who is deaf and low vision;    One member who is hard of hearing and blind;    One member who is hard of hearing and low vision;    One member who is latent deafblind;    One member who is a professional working with the deafblind community; and    One member who is a parent of a deafblind child.             and (4)(Deleted by amendment, L. 2009, (SB 09-144), ch. 219, p. 987, § 4, effective August 5, 2009.)     History. Source: L. 2000: Entire article added, p. 1626, § 1, effective June 1. L. 2009: Entire section amended,(SB 09-144), ch. 219, p. 987, § 4, effective August 5. L. 2018: (1), (2)(a), and (2)(e) amended and (2)(f) added,(HB 18-1108), ch. 303, p. 1839, § 15, effective August 8.
CO Code § 26-21-107 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 26 - Human Services Code|Article 21 - Colorado Commission for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deafblind|§ 26-21-107. Colorado Commission for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deafblind Cash Fund - Creation - Gifts, Grants, and Donations - Reimbursement

  There is hereby created in the state treasury the Colorado commission for the deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind cash fund. All money credited to the fund must be used exclusively for the administration and discharge of this article 21. All money credited to the fund and any interest earned from the investment of money in the fund remains in the fund and does not revert to the general fund or any other fund at the end of any fiscal year.    The commission, subject to spending authority granted by the general assembly, is authorized to receive and expend gifts, grants, and donations from individuals, private organizations, foundations, or any governmental unit; except that no gift, grant, or donation may be accepted by the commission if it is subject to conditions that are inconsistent with this article or any other law of this state.    Commission members shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the discharge of their official duties, including an allowance for mileage as provided in section 24-9-104 (2), C.R.S. The commission may establish a standardized per diem designed to cover the actual expenses of the members pursuant to this subsection (3).     History. Source: L. 2000: Entire article added, p. 1627, § 1, effective June 1. L. 2002: (1) amended, p. 776, § 2, effective May 30. L. 2009: (1) and (2) amended,(SB 09-144), ch. 219, p. 990, § 6, effective August 5. L. 2018: (1) amended,(HB 18-1108), ch. 303, p. 1844, § 17, effective August 8.
CO Code § 26-21-107.5 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 26 - Human Services Code|Article 21 - Colorado Commission for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deafblind|§ 26-21-107.5. Colorado Commission for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deafblind Grant Program - Creation - Standards - Applications - Definition

  The Colorado commission for the deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind grant program is hereby established to provide funding for entities to address the needs of Colorado's deaf, hard-of-hearing, and deafblind individuals.      The Colorado commission for the deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind grant program committee appointed pursuant to section 26-21-107.7 shall administer the grant program as provided in section 26-21-107.7.    The commission shall pay the grants awarded through the grant program from money appropriated by the general assembly.    Subject to available money, the general assembly shall appropriate to the commission no more than fifty thousand dollars annually to administer the grant program.       The state department shall adopt rules addressing timelines and guidelines for the grant program and establishing criteria for approving or disapproving grant applications.    An entity seeking to provide services to deaf, hard-of-hearing, or deafblind persons or to enhance existing deaf, hard-of-hearing, or deafblind programs may apply for a grant through the grant program.    As used in this section, “entity” means a local government, state agency, state-operated program, or private nonprofit or not-for-profit organization.    Grants must be awarded as provided in section 26-21-107.7 (3) and in compliance with applicable state rules.    Grantees shall comply with reporting requirements established by the commission.      History. Source: L. 2009: Entire section added,(SB 09-144), ch. 219, p. 990, § 7, effective August 5. L. 2018: (1), (2), (4), and (6) amended,(HB 18-1108), ch. 303, p. 1844, § 18, effective August 8. L. 2021: (5) amended,(SB 21-216), ch. 79, p. 306, § 3, effective April 30.    Cross references:   For the legislative declaration in SB 21-216, see section 1 of chapter 79, Session Laws of Colorado 2021.
CO Code § 26-21-107.7 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 26 - Human Services Code|Article 21 - Colorado Commission for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deafblind|§ 26-21-107.7. Colorado Commission for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deafblind Grant Program Committee - Creation - Members - Duties

     Repealed.    (a.5) (I) There is hereby created the Colorado commission for the deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind grant program committee, referred to in this section as the “committee”, consisting of five members, for the purpose of recommending to the commission approval or disapproval of applications for the grant program.    The commission shall appoint four members to the committee as follows:   One person who is deaf;    One person who is deafblind;    One person who is hard of hearing; and    One representative of the public at large.       This subsection (1)(a.5) is effective September 1, 2018, and applies to appointments to the committee on or after September 1, 2018. All initial appointments in accordance with this subsection (1)(a.5) must be made by September 30, 2018.       In addition to the appointed committee members, the director shall serve as an ex-officio member of the committee.    In appointing members to the committee, the commission shall choose persons who have knowledge and awareness of innovative strategies that address challenges faced by the deaf, hard-of-hearing, and deafblind community.    The appointed members of the committee shall serve three-year terms; except that, of the members first appointed, one of the members shall serve a two-year term and two of the members shall serve one-year terms. The commission shall choose those members who shall serve the initial shortened terms. If a vacancy arises in one of the appointed positions, the commission shall appoint a replacement to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term.    Members of the committee shall serve without compensation but are entitled to be reimbursed out of available appropriations for all actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.    The committee may meet via electronic communication when necessary.       The committee shall review all applications received pursuant to section 26-21-107.5. Based on criteria established by the commission, the committee shall recommend to the commission those applications to approve, with recommended grant amounts, and those to disapprove.    The commission shall review and may follow the recommendations of the committee for approval or disapproval of applications for the grant program and for grant amounts. If the commission disagrees with the recommendations of the committee, the executive director of the department shall have final decision-making authority to approve or disapprove the applications and to set the grant amounts.      History. Source: L. 2009: Entire section added,(SB 09-144), ch. 219, p. 991, § 7, effective August 5. L. 2018: Entire section amended,(HB 18-1108), ch. 303, p. 1844, § 19, effective August 8.    Editor's note:   Subsection (1)(a)(II) provided for the repeal of subsection (1)(a), effective September 1, 2018. (See L. 2018, p. 1844 .)
CO Code § 26-21-108 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 26 - Human Services Code|Article 21 - Colorado Commission for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deafblind|§ 26-21-108. Repeal of Article - Sunset Review

  This article is repealed, effective September 1, 2024.    Prior to the repeal, the commission shall be reviewed as provided for in section 24-34-104, C.R.S.     History. Source: L. 2000: Entire article added, p. 1628, § 1, effective June 1. L. 2010: (1) amended,(HB 10-1255), ch. 132, p. 438, § 1, effective July 1. L. 2015: Entire section amended,(SB 15-178), ch. 151, p. 454, § 1, effective July 1.