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2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 22 - EDUCATION (§§ 22-1-101 — 22-108-109) › COMPENSATORY EDUCATION (§§ 22-20-101 — 22-29-106) › Article 25 - Colorado Comprehensive Health Education Act (§§ 22-25-101 — 22-25-110) › Section 22-25-101 - Short title

This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Colorado Comprehensive Health Education Act".
L. 90: Entire article R&RE, p. 1093, § 62, effective May 31.
This section is similar to former § 22-25-101 as it existed prior to 1990.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 22 - EDUCATION (§§ 22-1-101 — 22-108-109) › COMPENSATORY EDUCATION (§§ 22-20-101 — 22-29-106) › Article 25 - Colorado Comprehensive Health Education Act (§§ 22-25-101 — 22-25-110) › Section 22-25-102 - Legislative declaration

(1)
The general assembly hereby finds and declares that comprehensive health education is an essential element of public education in the state of Colorado. The school system is a logical vehicle for conveying to children and parents significant health information, developing an awareness of the value of good health to the individual and to the community, promoting healthy behavior and positive self-concepts, and providing means for dealing with peer and other pressures. It is further declared that many serious health problems in Colorado, including high-risk behaviors, are directly attributable to the insufficient health knowledge and motivation of the school-age population and the general public and that studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of a planned school curriculum throughout the elementary and secondary grades in developing healthy behavior. The purpose of this article is to foster healthy behaviors in our children and communities through a comprehensive educational plan which has as its goal not only the increase of health knowledge but also the modification of high-risk behaviors.
(2)
Since the enactment of this article, the general assembly has further determined that the insidious attractions of gangs and substance abuse are endangering the youth of Colorado and, by doing so, are endangering all Colorado citizens. Accordingly, the general assembly finds and declares that the implementation of educational programs in the public schools, including facility schools, is necessary to assist young people in avoiding gang involvement and substance abuse.
(3)
The general assembly further finds that:
(a)
For students to reach their full potential, school communities need to address comprehensive issues of student wellness, including but not limited to addressing the physical, mental, emotional, and social needs of students;
(b)
High-quality physical education programs taught by persons who are licensed and endorsed in physical education may be a factor in battling the rising incidence of obesity by ensuring not only that children receive a healthy level of physical activity but that they also learn skills and develop knowledge that will enable them to maintain a healthy level of activity throughout their lifetimes;
(c)
It is therefore appropriate for the general assembly to expand the "Colorado Comprehensive Health Education Act" to include funding for local student wellness programs that are coordinated with local comprehensive health education programs in public schools, including facility schools.
L. 90: Entire article R&RE, p. 1093, § 62, effective May 31. L. 94: Entire section amended, p. 1256, § 1, effective May 22. L. 2008: (2) amended, p. 1391, § 22, effective May 27; (3) added, p. 672, § 2, effective August 5; (3)(c) amended, p. 1391, § 23, effective August 5.
This section is similar to former § 22-25-102 as it existed prior to 1990.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 22 - EDUCATION (§§ 22-1-101 — 22-108-109) › COMPENSATORY EDUCATION (§§ 22-20-101 — 22-29-106) › Article 25 - Colorado Comprehensive Health Education Act (§§ 22-25-101 — 22-25-110) › Section 22-25-107 - Reports required

(1)
Each school district, facility school, or board of cooperative services that receives funding for a local comprehensive health education program or a local student wellness program pursuant to this article shall annually file a written report with the department of education concerning the status of the program. The report shall include such information and data as the department of education shall require, including but not limited to the information received in the public forum held pursuant to section
22-25-106(4)
, if applicable. The report shall be filed on or before such date as the department of education shall determine.
(2)
Repealed.
L. 90: Entire article R&RE, p. 1097, § 62, effective May 31. L. 94: (2) amended, p. 2738, § 369, effective July 1. L. 98: (2) repealed, p. 1076, § 4, effective June 1. L. 2008: (1) amended, p. 1395, § 29, effective May 27; (1) amended, p. 676, § 7, effective August 5.
(1) This section is similar to former § 22-25-108 as it existed prior to 1990.
(2) Amendments to subsection (1) by House Bill 08-1204 and House Bill 08-1224 were harmonized.
For the legislative declaration contained in the 1994 act amending subsection (2), see section 1 of chapter 345, Session Laws of Colorado 1994.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 22 - EDUCATION (§§ 22-1-101 — 22-108-109) › COMPENSATORY EDUCATION (§§ 22-20-101 — 22-29-106) › Article 25 - Colorado Comprehensive Health Education Act (§§ 22-25-101 — 22-25-110) › Section 22-25-108 - Participation of nonpublic school personnel

Teachers, school nurses, or school administrators employed by a nonpublic school may participate as students in in-service education institutes or curriculum development programs conducted by school districts or boards of cooperative services pursuant to this article. At the discretion of the school district or board of cooperative services conducting such institutes or programs, such participants may be required to pay the pro rata share of the cost of participation.
L. 90: Entire article R&RE, p. 1098, § 62, effective May 31.
This section is similar to former § 22-25-109 as it existed prior to 1990.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 22 - EDUCATION (§§ 22-1-101 — 22-108-109) › COMPENSATORY EDUCATION (§§ 22-20-101 — 22-29-106) › Article 25 - Colorado Comprehensive Health Education Act (§§ 22-25-101 — 22-25-110) › Section 22-25-109 - [Repealed]

L. 90: Entire article R&RE, p. 1098, § 62, effective May 31. L. 94: (1) amended, p. 812, § 22, effective April 27. L. 2010: (3) added, (SB 10-151), ch. 109, p. 365, §2, effective April 15.
(1) This section was similar to former § 22-25-112 as it existed prior to 1990.
(2) Subsection (3) provided for the repeal of this section, effective July 1, 2010. (See L. 2010, p. 365.)
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 22 - EDUCATION (§§ 22-1-101 — 22-108-109) › COMPENSATORY EDUCATION (§§ 22-20-101 — 22-29-106) › Article 25 - Colorado Comprehensive Health Education Act (§§ 22-25-101 — 22-25-110) › Section 22-25-110 - Funding of existing programs - operation of other health education programs

(1)
Nothing in this article shall be interpreted to prevent a school district or board of cooperative services currently offering health education programs from being eligible to receive funding pursuant to this article.
(2)
Nothing in this article 25 requires a school district or board of cooperative services to establish a local comprehensive health education program nor shall it be interpreted to prevent a school district or board of cooperative services from offering a health education program that is not operated under the requirements of this article 25; except that any school district or board of cooperative services offering such a health education program shall:
(a)
Comply with the public information requirements contained in section
22-25-106(4)
; and
(b)
Establish a procedure to exempt a student, upon request of the parent or guardian of such student, from a specific portion of the health education program on the grounds that it is contrary to the religious or personal beliefs and teachings of the student or the student's parent or guardian.
(c)
Repealed.
Amended by 2019 Ch. 408,§ 8, eff. 5/31/2019.
Amended by 2013 Ch. 303,§ 6, eff. 5/28/2013.
L. 90: Entire article R&RE, p. 1098, § 62, effective May 31. L. 92: (2) amended, p. 551, § 29, effective May 28. L. 2007: (2) amended, p. 829, § 4, effective July 1. L. 2013: (2)(c) amended, (HB 13-1081), ch. 1613, p. 1613, § 6, effective May 28. L. 2019: IP(2) amended and (2)(c) repealed, (HB 19-1032), ch. 3604, p. 3604, § 8, effective May 31.
For the legislative declaration contained in the 2007 act amending subsection (2), see section 1 of chapter 212, Session Laws of Colorado 2007. For the legislative declaration in HB 19-1032, see section 1 of chapter 408, Session Laws of Colorado 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 22 - EDUCATION (§§ 22-1-101 — 22-108-109) › COMPENSATORY EDUCATION (§§ 22-20-101 — 22-29-106) › Article 26 - [Repealed] (§ 22-26-101) › Section 22-26-101 - to 22-26-108 - [Repealed]

L. 2011: Entire article repealed, (HB 11-1077), ch. 30, p. 84, §12, effective August 10.
This article was added in 1985.
For education of gifted children, see part 2 of article 20 of this title.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 22 - EDUCATION (§§ 22-1-101 — 22-108-109) › COMPENSATORY EDUCATION (§§ 22-20-101 — 22-29-106) › Article 27 - [Repealed] (§ 22-27-101) › Section 22-27-101 - to 22-27-110 - [Repealed]

L. 2006: Entire article repealed, p. 598, § 15, effective August 7.
This article was added in 1987.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 22 - EDUCATION (§§ 22-1-101 — 22-108-109) › COMPENSATORY EDUCATION (§§ 22-20-101 — 22-29-106) › Article 27.5 - BEFORE- AND AFTER-SCHOOL DROPOUT PREVENTION PROGRAMS (§§ 22-27.5-101 — 22-27.5-106) › Section 22-27.5-101 - Legislative declaration

(1)
The general assembly hereby finds that:
(a)
The unacceptably high dropout rate in public schools in Colorado is detrimental to the economic and cultural health of the state, and the state should take additional measures to more fully and productively engage students in public education and thereby reduce this rate;
(b)
Often, students who choose to drop out of school prior to graduation are bored with the standard classroom curriculum. Students who are involved with extracurricular school activities before or after school are more likely to be invested in their education and less likely to drop out of school.
(c)
With the increased difficulties in funding public education and increased emphasis on core academic subjects, schools have been forced to focus their resources on teaching the core curriculum subjects of reading, writing, and mathematics and have been less able to fund visual arts or performing arts education or to provide career and technical education;
(d)
Just as all students can learn, all students are talented to varying degrees in varying arts and endeavors. In addition to ensuring a student has the necessary skills in reading, writing, and mathematics to be successful in a career, educating a student should include providing the student the opportunity to experience and participate in a wide range of artistic and vocational activities to allow the student to discover his or her talents and be successful in life.
(e)
A grant program to provide additional funding for schools to sponsor before- and after-school programs in visual arts and performing arts and in career and technical education subjects will have the combined benefits of providing a wider range of visual arts, performing arts, and career and technical education, exposing students to a wide range of opportunities in visual arts and performing arts, assisting students in obtaining skills in a wide variety of vocations, enabling students to discover their artistic and vocation-related talents, and providing greater incentives for some students to stay in school.
L. 2005: Entire article added, p. 511, § 1, effective May 24. L. 2010: (1)(c) and (1)(e) amended, (HB 10-1273), ch. 233, p. 1024, §15, effective May 18.
For the legislative declaration in the 2010 act amending subsections (1)(c) and (1)(e), see section 1 of chapter 233, Session Laws of Colorado 2010.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 22 - EDUCATION (§§ 22-1-101 — 22-108-109) › COMPENSATORY EDUCATION (§§ 22-20-101 — 22-29-106) › Article 27.5 - BEFORE- AND AFTER-SCHOOL DROPOUT PREVENTION PROGRAMS (§§ 22-27.5-101 — 22-27.5-106) › Section 22-27.5-102 - Definitions

As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)
"Arts-based activity program" means a before- or after-school program that provides students with an opportunity to learn about and participate in an activity in visual arts or performing arts.
(2)
"Department" means the department of education, created and operating pursuant to section
24-1-115
, C.R.S.
(3)
"District board" means a school district board of education created pursuant to law.
(4)
"Dropout prevention activity grant program" or "grant program" means the grant program created pursuant to section
22-27.5-103
to fund before- and after-school arts-based and vocational activity programs for students in grades six through twelve.
(4.5)
"Facility school" means an approved facility school as defined in section
22-2-402(1)
.
(5)
"Fund" means the dropout prevention activity grant fund created pursuant to section
22-27.5-105
.
(5.5)
"Performing arts" shall have the same meaning as provided in section
22-1-104.5(1)(b)
.
(6)
"Qualified community organization" means a nonprofit or not-for-profit, nonsectarian, community-based organization that provides before- and after-school, arts-based or vocational activity programs to low-income youth enrolled in grades six through twelve.
(7)
"Qualified school" means a public school, including but not limited to a charter school, that serves any of grades six through twelve and that is required to implement a priority improvement or turnaround plan pursuant to section
22-11-405
or
22-11-406
, respectively, or is subject to restructuring pursuant to section
22-11-210
for the school year in which the public school seeks a grant through the grant program.
(8)
"State board" means the state board of education created pursuant to section 1 of article IX of the state constitution.
(8.5)
"Visual arts" shall have the same meaning as provided in section
22-1-104.5(1)(c)
.
(9)
"Vocational activity program" means a before- or after-school program that provides students with an opportunity to learn and develop skills in a variety of vocations, including but not limited to carpentry, plumbing, welding, culinary arts, floral design, automotive maintenance, driver's training, and hotel and restaurant management.
L. 2005: Entire article added, p. 512, § 1, effective May 24. L. 2008: (4.5) added, p. 1396, § 34, effective May 27. L. 2009: (7) amended, (SB 09-163), ch. 293, p. 1533, §21, effective May 21. L. 2010: (1) amended and (5.5) and (8.5) added, (HB 10-1273), ch. 233, p. 1025, §16, effective May 18.
For the legislative declaration in the 2010 act amending subsection (1) and adding subsections (5.5) and (8.5), see section 1 of chapter 233, Session Laws of Colorado 2010.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 22 - EDUCATION (§§ 22-1-101 — 22-108-109) › COMPENSATORY EDUCATION (§§ 22-20-101 — 22-29-106) › Article 27.5 - BEFORE- AND AFTER-SCHOOL DROPOUT PREVENTION PROGRAMS (§§ 22-27.5-101 — 22-27.5-106) › Section 22-27.5-105 - Dropout prevention activity grant fund - created - administrative costs

(1)
(a)
There is hereby created in the state treasury the dropout prevention activity grant fund. The fund shall consist of any gifts, grants, or donations received by the department for the fund pursuant to subsection (2) of this section. The moneys in the fund shall be subject to annual appropriation by the general assembly for the direct and indirect costs associated with the implementation of the dropout prevention activity grant program pursuant to this article.
(b)
Any moneys in the fund not expended for the purpose of this article may be invested by the state treasurer as provided by law. All interest and income derived from the investment and deposit of moneys in the fund shall be credited to the fund. Any unexpended and unencumbered moneys remaining in the fund at the end of a fiscal year shall remain in the fund and shall not be credited or transferred to the general fund or another fund.
(2)
The department is authorized to seek and accept gifts, grants, and donations from private or public sources for the implementation of the dropout prevention activity grant program pursuant to this article. All private and public funds received through gifts, grants, and donations shall be transmitted to the state treasurer, who shall credit the same to the fund.
(3)
The department may expend up to two percent of the moneys annually appropriated from the fund to offset the direct and indirect costs incurred in implementing the dropout prevention activity grant program pursuant to this article.
(4)
(Deleted by amendment, L. 2011, (HB 11-1303), ch. 1160, p. 1160, § 45, effective August 10, 2011.)
L. 2005: Entire article added, p. 515, § 1, effective May 24. L. 2011: (1)(a) and (4) amended, (HB 11 -1303), ch. 264, p. 1160, § 45, effective August 10.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 22 - EDUCATION (§§ 22-1-101 — 22-108-109) › COMPENSATORY EDUCATION (§§ 22-20-101 — 22-29-106) › Article 27.5 - BEFORE- AND AFTER-SCHOOL DROPOUT PREVENTION PROGRAMS (§§ 22-27.5-101 — 22-27.5-106) › Section 22-27.5-106 - Dropout prevention activity grant programs - report

(1)
Each facility school, qualified school, and qualified community organization that receives a dropout prevention activity program grant shall, in each year that it receives the grant, report to the department a description of the arts-based or vocational activity program and the projects accomplished through the program and an indication of the number of students who participated in the program.
(2)
On or before January 15, 2007, and on or before January 15 each year thereafter, the department shall report to the education committees of the house of representatives and the senate and to the governor the following information from the preceding school year:
(a)
The number and amounts of dropout prevention activity program grants awarded;
(b)
A description of the arts-based and vocational activity programs that received grants;
(c)
The number of students who participated in the arts-based and vocational activity programs that received grants; and
(d)
The student dropout rates of the qualified schools at which the funded arts-based and vocational activity programs were operated.
L. 2005: Entire article added, p. 516, § 1, effective May 24. L. 2008: (1) amended, p. 1398, § 37, effective May 27.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 22 - EDUCATION (§§ 22-1-101 — 22-108-109) › COMPENSATORY EDUCATION (§§ 22-20-101 — 22-29-106) › Article 28 - [Repealed] COLORADO PRESCHOOL PROGRAM ACT (§ 22-28-101) › Section 22-28-101 - to 22-28-114 - [Repealed]

L. 88: Entire article added, p. 824, § 40, effective May 24. L. 92: Entire section amended, p. 487, § 2, effective May 26. L. 2006: Entire section amended, p. 683, § 25, effective April 28. L. 2009: Entire section amended, (SB 09 -292), ch. 369, p. 1952, § 44, effective August 5.
(1) This article 28 was added in 1988. For amendments to this article 28 prior to its repeal in 2023, consult the 2022 Colorado Revised Statutes and the Colorado statutory research explanatory note beginning on page vii in the front of this volume.
(2) Section 22-28-113 provided for the repeal of this article 28, effective July 1, 2023. (See L. 2022, p. 776.)
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 22 - EDUCATION (§§ 22-1-101 — 22-108-109) › COMPENSATORY EDUCATION (§§ 22-20-101 — 22-29-106) › Article 29 - CHARACTER EDUCATION (§§ 22-29-101 — 22-29-106) › Section 22-29-101 - Legislative declaration

The general assembly finds and declares that, while parents are the primary and most important moral educators of their children, such efforts should be reinforced in the school and community environments. The general assembly further finds that research indicating that core character qualities such as family support, community involvement, positive peer influence, motivation to achieve, respect for person and property, common courtesy, conflict resolution, integrity, honesty, fairness, a sense of civil and personal responsibility, purpose, and self-respect help give youth the basic interpersonal skills and attributes that are critical building blocks for successful relationships. The general assembly recognizes each school district's authority to exercise control over the specific instruction of students, yet also recognizes and hereby asserts a significant statewide interest in providing direction to school districts with regard to the character education of Colorado's youth. Therefore, the general assembly hereby encourages school districts to develop and strengthen character education instruction to students. By enacting this article, the general assembly acknowledges the importance of character development and encourages school districts, parents, and communities to work together to prepare youth for positive relationships in today's society.
L. 2001: Entire article added, p. 1006, § 1, effective June 5.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 22 - EDUCATION (§§ 22-1-101 — 22-108-109) › COMPENSATORY EDUCATION (§§ 22-20-101 — 22-29-106) › Article 29 - CHARACTER EDUCATION (§§ 22-29-101 — 22-29-106) › Section 22-29-102 - Definitions

As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)
"Board of cooperative services" shall have the same meaning as provided in section
22-5-103(2)
.
(2)
"Department" means the state department of education created pursuant to section
24-1-115
, C.R.S.
(3)
"School district" means any school district organized and existing pursuant to law, but does not include a local college district.
(4)
"State board" means the state board of education created pursuant to section 1 of article IX of the state constitution.
L. 2001: Entire article added, p. 1007, § 1, effective June 5.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 22 - EDUCATION (§§ 22-1-101 — 22-108-109) › COMPENSATORY EDUCATION (§§ 22-20-101 — 22-29-106) › Article 29 - CHARACTER EDUCATION (§§ 22-29-101 — 22-29-106) › Section 22-29-103 - Character education - development - resource

(1)
Each school district, either individually or through a board of cooperative services, is strongly encouraged to establish a character education program designed to help students cultivate honesty, respect, responsibility, courtesy, respect for and compliance with the law, integrity, respect for parents, home, and community, and the dignity and necessity of a strong work ethic, conflict resolution, and other skills, habits, and qualities of character that will promote an upright, moral, and desirable citizenry and better prepare students to become positive contributors to society. The program may include information concerning this country's founding documents and concerning religion in American history. Such character education program should be designed to stress the importance that each teacher model and promote the guidelines of behavior established in the character education program for youth to follow at all times, in every class.
(2)
The general assembly encourages each school district to work with parents and legal guardians of students enrolled in the school district and the community in which the school district operates in the development of any character education program established pursuant to subsection (1) of this section.
(3)
Repealed.
Amended by 2016 Ch. 34,§ 2, eff. 8/10/2016.
L. 2001: Entire article added, p. 1007, § 1, effective June 5. L. 2016: (3) repealed, (HB 16-1130), ch. 34, p. 86, § 2, effective August 10.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 22 - EDUCATION (§§ 22-1-101 — 22-108-109) › COMPENSATORY EDUCATION (§§ 22-20-101 — 22-29-106) › Article 29 - CHARACTER EDUCATION (§§ 22-29-101 — 22-29-106) › Section 22-29-104 - [Repealed]

Repealed by 2016 Ch. 34,§3, eff. 8/10/2016.
L. 2001: Entire article added, p. 1007, § 1, effective June 5. L. 2006: (2) amended, p. 605, § 18, effective August 7. L. 2016: Entire section repealed, (HB 16-1130), ch. 34, p. 86, § 3, effective August 10.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 22 - EDUCATION (§§ 22-1-101 — 22-108-109) › COMPENSATORY EDUCATION (§§ 22-20-101 — 22-29-106) › Article 29 - CHARACTER EDUCATION (§§ 22-29-101 — 22-29-106) › Section 22-29-105 - [Repealed]

Repealed by 2016 Ch. 34,§5, eff. 8/10/2016.
L. 2001: Entire article added, p. 1008, § 1, effective June 5. L. 2016: Entire section repealed, (HB 16-1130), ch. 34, p. 87, § 5, effective August 10.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 22 - EDUCATION (§§ 22-1-101 — 22-108-109) › COMPENSATORY EDUCATION (§§ 22-20-101 — 22-29-106) › Article 29 - CHARACTER EDUCATION (§§ 22-29-101 — 22-29-106) › Section 22-29-106 - [Repealed]

Repealed by 2016 Ch. 34,§6, eff. 8/10/2016.
L. 2001: Entire article added, p. 1008, § 1, effective June 5. L. 2016: Entire section repealed, (HB 16-1130), ch. 34, p. 87, § 6, effective August 10.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 22 - EDUCATION (§§ 22-1-101 — 22-108-109) › SCHOOL DISTRICTS (§§ 22-30-101 — 22-38-115) › Article 30 - School District Organization Act of 1992 (§§ 22-30-101 — 22-30-202) › Part 1 - NEW OR ANNEXING SCHOOL DISTRICT ORGANIZATION (§§ 22-30-101 — 22-30-129) › Section 22-30-101 - Short title

This article shall be known and may be cited as the "School District Organization Act of 1992".
L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 496, § 1, effective June 1.
This section is similar to former § 22-30-101 as it existed prior to 1992.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 22 - EDUCATION (§§ 22-1-101 — 22-108-109) › SCHOOL DISTRICTS (§§ 22-30-101 — 22-38-115) › Article 30 - School District Organization Act of 1992 (§§ 22-30-101 — 22-30-202) › Part 1 - NEW OR ANNEXING SCHOOL DISTRICT ORGANIZATION (§§ 22-30-101 — 22-30-129) › Section 22-30-102 - Legislative declaration

(1)
The general assembly hereby declares that this article is enacted for the general improvement of the public schools in the state of Colorado; for the equalization of the benefits of education throughout the state; for the organization of public school districts in the state and the alteration of the boundaries of established school districts, in order to provide for the maintenance of a thorough and uniform system of free public schools throughout the state; and for a more responsible expenditure of public funds for the support of the public school system of the state. In order to accomplish these ends, this article shall be liberally construed.
(2)
The general assembly further finds and declares that the provisions of this article shall apply in all of the following situations:
(a)
The creation of one or more additional school districts within the existing boundaries of a school district;
(b)
The consolidation of two or more school districts or parts of school districts into a new single school district;
(c)
The dissolution and annexation of a school district when such school district fails to operate a school within the school district or when the state board declares the school district is no longer accredited;
(d)
The detachment and annexation to revise, alter, or modify the boundaries of school districts for the purpose of more effective or economical operation or in order to provide better educational opportunities for the school age children resident in certain territory.
(2.5)
The general assembly further finds and declares that the provisions of this article shall not apply to any detachment and annexation wherein county boundaries are modified.
(3)
The general assembly further finds and declares that, except as provided in section
22-30-128
, no reorganization of a school district shall occur without the appointment of a school organization planning committee to study the school organization and develop a plan for reorganization of the school district.
L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 496, § 1, effective June 1. L. 94: (2.5) added, p. 808, § 13, effective April 27. L. 95: (3) amended, p. 605, § 2, effective May 22.
This section is similar to former § 22-30-102 as it existed prior to 1992.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 22 - EDUCATION (§§ 22-1-101 — 22-108-109) › SCHOOL DISTRICTS (§§ 22-30-101 — 22-38-115) › Article 30 - School District Organization Act of 1992 (§§ 22-30-101 — 22-30-202) › Part 1 - NEW OR ANNEXING SCHOOL DISTRICT ORGANIZATION (§§ 22-30-101 — 22-30-129) › Section 22-30-103 - Definitions

As used in this article 30, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)
"Commissioner" means the commissioner of education.
(2)
"Committee" means the school organization planning committee authorized to study school district organization and develop a plan for reorganization.
(3)
"Consolidation" means reorganization of two or more school districts into fewer school districts.
(4)
"Detachment and annexation" means the alteration of boundaries of two or more school districts.
(5)
"Director districts" means subdivisions of a school district which are contiguous, compact, and as nearly equal in population as possible.
(6)
"Dissolution and annexation" means the discontinuance of a school district and annexation of its territory to an existing school district or school districts.
(7)
"Eligible elector" means a person who has complied with the registration provisions of articles
1
to
13
of title
1
, C.R.S., and who resides within the boundaries of the proposed or existing school district.
(8)
"New school district" means a school district which has become a new body corporate pursuant to the provisions of this article.
(9)
"Parameters of the study" means the type of organization and the boundaries of the territory to be included in the study and the timeliness with which the committee shall complete the study.
(10)
"Petition committee" means not less than three nor more than five persons who are not members of the same family who shall represent the signors of a petition for the study of school organization in a school district.
(11)
"Plan of organization" means the plan of school organization developed pursuant to this article.
(12)
"Reorganization" means any change in school district organization pursuant to the provisions of this article.
(13)
"School district" means a school district organized and existing pursuant to law; except that "school district" does not include a local college district.
(13.5)
"School district board of education" or "local school board" means the elected board of education of a school district.
(14)
"State board" means the state board of education.
Amended by 2019 Ch. 111,§ 1, eff. 8/2/2019.
L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 497, § 1, effective June 1.
This section is similar to former § 22-30-103 as it existed prior to 1992.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 22 - EDUCATION (§§ 22-1-101 — 22-108-109) › SCHOOL DISTRICTS (§§ 22-30-101 — 22-38-115) › Article 30 - School District Organization Act of 1992 (§§ 22-30-101 — 22-30-202) › Part 1 - NEW OR ANNEXING SCHOOL DISTRICT ORGANIZATION (§§ 22-30-101 — 22-30-129) › Section 22-30-104 - Conduct of elections

(1)
All elections authorized in this article 30 must be conducted pursuant to articles
1
to
13
of title
1
. For each election, the governing body authorized to call the election shall name a designated election official who shall be responsible for calling and conducting the authorized election. Limits on contributions to candidates for the board of education of a school district are specified in section
1-45-103.7
(1.7). The disclosure of such contributions is governed in accordance with sections
1-45-108
and
1-45-109
.
(2)
A governing body may contract with a county clerk and recorder to be the designated election official or for the administration of any of the duties of the designated election official relating to the conduct of a school district election under this article.
(3)
Election offenses in any election held pursuant to this article shall be the same as those prescribed in article
13
of title
1
, C.R.S.
(4)
The procedures for placing an issue or question on the ballot by a petition of school district electors that is pursuant to statute or the state constitution or that a school district board of education may refer to a vote of the electors pursuant to statute or the state constitution shall, to the extent no such procedures are prescribed by statute or the state constitution, follow as nearly as practicable the procedures for municipal initiatives and referred measures under part 1 of article
11
of title
31
, C.R.S. The designated election official shall resolve any questions about the applicability of the procedures in part 1 of article
11
of title
31
, C.R.S., after consultation with the county clerk of the county in which the school district administrative office is located.
Amended by 2022 Ch. 99,§5, eff. 7/1/2022, app. to the portion of any election cycle or for the portion of the calendar year remaining after said date, and for any election cycle or calendar year commencing after said date.
L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 498, § 1, effective June 1. L. 96: (4) added, p. 1766, § 56, effective July 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 22 - EDUCATION (§§ 22-1-101 — 22-108-109) › SCHOOL DISTRICTS (§§ 22-30-101 — 22-38-115) › Article 30 - School District Organization Act of 1992 (§§ 22-30-101 — 22-30-202) › Part 1 - NEW OR ANNEXING SCHOOL DISTRICT ORGANIZATION (§§ 22-30-101 — 22-30-129) › Section 22-30-106 - School organization planning committee

(1)
Upon determination that one or more of the conditions described in section
22-30-105
exist, the commissioner shall notify the boards of education and committees responsible for appointing members of a school organization planning committee as stated in this section and call for the appointment of such a committee. Such a committee shall be appointed and hold its first meeting within thirty days of notification by the commissioner.
(2)
The committee shall consist of the following appointed members:
(a)
(I)
If multiple school districts are involved in the study, two members appointed by the board of education in each school district affected by the study and one member appointed by the school district accountability committee of each school district affected by the study. Such member shall be a parent of a child attending a public school in the affected area; except that, if there are no public schools in the affected area, the member shall reside in the affected area and be a parent of a child attending a public school in one of the affected school districts. If no such parent resides in the affected area, the member shall be a person owning land located in the affected area.
(II)
If a single school district is involved in the study, four members appointed by the school district board of education and three members appointed by the school district accountability committee. The members appointed by the school district accountability committee shall be parents of children attending public school in the affected area and members of school accountability committees; except that, if there are no public schools in the affected area, three of the members shall reside in the affected area and shall be parents of children attending public schools in the affected school district. If fewer than three such parents reside in the affected area, the remaining members shall be persons owning land located in the affected area.
(b)
If the school organization planning process was activated by a petition, two additional members appointed by the petition committee.
(3)
Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (1) and (2) of this section, where the reorganization of a school district arises from the detachment and annexation of a portion of a school district, which portion has five or fewer eligible electors, the school district boards of education of the affected school districts shall serve as the committee.
L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 499, § 1, effective June 1. L. 96: (2)(a) amended, p. 52, § 2, effective July 1. L. 2002: (2)(a) amended, p. 1019, § 28, effective June 1. L. 2009: (2)(a)(II) amended, (SB 09-163), ch. 293, p. 1533, §23, effective May 21.
This section is similar to former § 22-30-104 as it existed prior to 1992.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 22 - EDUCATION (§§ 22-1-101 — 22-108-109) › SCHOOL DISTRICTS (§§ 22-30-101 — 22-38-115) › Article 30 - School District Organization Act of 1992 (§§ 22-30-101 — 22-30-202) › Part 1 - NEW OR ANNEXING SCHOOL DISTRICT ORGANIZATION (§§ 22-30-101 — 22-30-129) › Section 22-30-107 - Duties of the committee

(1)
The committee shall have the following duties:
(a)
To appoint a chair, vice-chair, and secretary;
(b)
To establish parameters of the study;
(c)
To make a careful study of the public school systems within the parameters of the study established by the committee;
(d)
To develop a plan of organization which meets the requirements of section
22-30-114
;
(e)
To cooperate with the school district boards of education of the affected school districts, the state board, and the commissioner in arriving at a plan of organization;
(f)
(I)
When the proposed plan of organization results in the creation of a new school district, to file with the commissioner and the county clerk and recorder in each county affected by the proposed plan of organization a map and legal description of the new school district, the name of the county in which the new school district shall be headquartered, and the name and number by which the new school district shall be designated;
(II)
When the proposed plan of organization results in the detachment and annexation of territory between existing school districts, to file with the commissioner and the county clerk and recorder in each county affected by the proposed plan of organization a map and legal description of the school districts following the detachment and annexation;
(g)
(I)
To call for and make arrangements for elections to vote upon the final approved plan of organization as provided in section
22-30-117
;
(II)
If the majority votes in favor of the final approved plan of organization and the final approved plan of organization results in the creation of a new school district, to call for an election to elect a board of education for the new school district as provided in section
22-30-122
and, if necessary, an election to address any financial matters, as provided in section
22-30-121.5
; except that the final approved plan of organization and financial matters may be addressed in the same election;
(h)
To assist in the dissemination of information as to the purpose and benefits of the proposed plan of organization and the final approved plan of organization; and
(i)
To make all certifications and perform all other acts specifically required of the committee by this article.
L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 500, § 1, effective June 1. L. 96: (1)(f) and (1)(g) amended, p. 52, § 3, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 22-30-104 as it existed prior to 1992.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 22 - EDUCATION (§§ 22-1-101 — 22-108-109) › SCHOOL DISTRICTS (§§ 22-30-101 — 22-38-115) › Article 30 - School District Organization Act of 1992 (§§ 22-30-101 — 22-30-202) › Part 1 - NEW OR ANNEXING SCHOOL DISTRICT ORGANIZATION (§§ 22-30-101 — 22-30-129) › Section 22-30-107.5 - Duties of affected school districts

The school district board of education of each school district affected by appointment of a committee shall cooperate with the committee by providing any information requested by the committee to assist in formulating the plan of organization.
L. 98: Entire section added, p. 432, § 1, effective August 5.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 22 - EDUCATION (§§ 22-1-101 — 22-108-109) › SCHOOL DISTRICTS (§§ 22-30-101 — 22-38-115) › Article 30 - School District Organization Act of 1992 (§§ 22-30-101 — 22-30-202) › Part 1 - NEW OR ANNEXING SCHOOL DISTRICT ORGANIZATION (§§ 22-30-101 — 22-30-129) › Section 22-30-108 - Vacancies

After a committee is formed, in case of a vacancy on the committee by death, resignation, failure to accept membership thereon, or discontinuation of the enrollment of a parent member's child in a school in the affected school district, the vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. If any member fails to attend two consecutive meetings, after due notice and without being excused by the committee chair, the office of such member shall be declared vacant.
L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 501, § 1, effective June 1.
This section is similar to former § 22-30-106 as it existed prior to 1992.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 22 - EDUCATION (§§ 22-1-101 — 22-108-109) › SCHOOL DISTRICTS (§§ 22-30-101 — 22-38-115) › Article 30 - School District Organization Act of 1992 (§§ 22-30-101 — 22-30-202) › Part 1 - NEW OR ANNEXING SCHOOL DISTRICT ORGANIZATION (§§ 22-30-101 — 22-30-129) › Section 22-30-109 - Meetings - notice

All meetings of the committee shall be open to the public pursuant to the provisions of section
24-6-402
, C.R.S., and shall be held only after full and timely public notice. The chair may call special meetings upon notice mailed by the secretary to each member at least five days before such meeting. A meeting of the committee shall be called by the chair on written request of three members of the committee upon notice mailed by the secretary to each member at least five days before such meeting.
L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 501, § 1, effective June 1.
This section is similar to former § 22-30-107 as it existed prior to 1992.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 22 - EDUCATION (§§ 22-1-101 — 22-108-109) › SCHOOL DISTRICTS (§§ 22-30-101 — 22-38-115) › Article 30 - School District Organization Act of 1992 (§§ 22-30-101 — 22-30-202) › Part 1 - NEW OR ANNEXING SCHOOL DISTRICT ORGANIZATION (§§ 22-30-101 — 22-30-129) › Section 22-30-110 - Names certified to commissioner

When any committee has been appointed, as provided in section
22-30-106(2)
, the secretary thereof shall certify to the commissioner the names and post office addresses of each member of such committee, indicating the persons elected as chair and vice-chair. Any change in the personnel or officers of such committee shall be likewise certified to the commissioner.
L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 501, § 1, effective June 1.
This section is similar to former § 22-30-108 as it existed prior to 1992.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 22 - EDUCATION (§§ 22-1-101 — 22-108-109) › SCHOOL DISTRICTS (§§ 22-30-101 — 22-38-115) › Article 30 - School District Organization Act of 1992 (§§ 22-30-101 — 22-30-202) › Part 1 - NEW OR ANNEXING SCHOOL DISTRICT ORGANIZATION (§§ 22-30-101 — 22-30-129) › Section 22-30-111 - Compensation - expenses

Members of the committee shall not receive compensation for service on such committee from state moneys. The affected school districts shall compensate committee members for actual expenses incurred in the performance of their duties under this article. For purposes of this section, "actual expenses" means travel expenses and expenses incurred in purchasing necessary supplies.
L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 501, § 1, effective June 1. L. 98: Entire section amended, p. 432, § 2, effective August 5.
This section is similar to former § 22-30-132 as it existed prior to 1992.
For reimbursement of transportation costs, see article 51 of this title.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 22 - EDUCATION (§§ 22-1-101 — 22-108-109) › SCHOOL DISTRICTS (§§ 22-30-101 — 22-38-115) › Article 30 - School District Organization Act of 1992 (§§ 22-30-101 — 22-30-202) › Part 1 - NEW OR ANNEXING SCHOOL DISTRICT ORGANIZATION (§§ 22-30-101 — 22-30-129) › Section 22-30-112 - Department consultants

The state board is authorized to employ such consultants, assistants, and other personnel, within the limits of appropriations to the department of education for salaries and travel expenses of personnel, as may be necessary to render all reasonable assistance to the various committees in the development and submission of plans of organization. All personnel employed shall work under the direction of the commissioner or a designated assistant commissioner.
L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 501, § 1, effective June 1.
This section is similar to former § 22-30-109 as it existed prior to 1992.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 22 - EDUCATION (§§ 22-1-101 — 22-108-109) › SCHOOL DISTRICTS (§§ 22-30-101 — 22-38-115) › Article 30 - School District Organization Act of 1992 (§§ 22-30-101 — 22-30-202) › Part 1 - NEW OR ANNEXING SCHOOL DISTRICT ORGANIZATION (§§ 22-30-101 — 22-30-129) › Section 22-30-113 - Duties of the attorney general

The attorney general shall be the legal counsel and advisor of the state board, the commissioner, and, when requested by the commissioner, any of the committees organized pursuant to the provisions of this article for purposes related to the proper administration of this article.
L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 501, § 1, effective June 1.
This section is similar to former § 22-30-134 as it existed prior to 1992.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 22 - EDUCATION (§§ 22-1-101 — 22-108-109) › SCHOOL DISTRICTS (§§ 22-30-101 — 22-38-115) › Article 30 - School District Organization Act of 1992 (§§ 22-30-101 — 22-30-202) › Part 1 - NEW OR ANNEXING SCHOOL DISTRICT ORGANIZATION (§§ 22-30-101 — 22-30-129) › Section 22-30-115 - Hearing on a plan of organization

(1)
When a plan of organization has been tentatively agreed upon by the committee, the proposed plan of organization with the attached map and legal description of the proposed boundaries of each school district affected by the proposed plan of organization shall be filed with the commissioner and each affected board of education.
(2)
(a)
Within fifteen days after the filing of the proposed plan of organization, the committee shall give notice of the filing of such plan of organization, map, and legal description by publication of said fact in a newspaper of general circulation in each area affected by the proposed plan of organization and by causing to be posted a copy of said notice upon each public school building in which school was held during any part of the preceding twelve months and that is located within the boundaries of any area affected by the plan of organization. If there is no newspaper of general circulation in the communities affected by the proposed plan of organization, posting of public notice as provided in this subsection (2) shall be sufficient. Such public notice shall give the time and place of any meeting to be held within thirty days by the committee for hearings on such proposed plan of organization. The committee shall hold a sufficient number of hearings to enable the residents of the affected area to receive adequate information and details of the plan of organization being considered. Any interested person may appear at such hearings and make comments on the proposed plan of organization.
(b)
Notwithstanding the provisions concerning the posting of notice in public schools in paragraph (a) of this subsection (2), if there are no public schools within the boundaries of an area proposed to be detached and either annexed or organized into a new school district, public notice of the meeting shall be posted in at least three public buildings located in such area. If there are fewer than three public buildings located in such area, notice shall be mailed to each household in such area in which one or more eligible electors reside.
L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 503, § 1, effective June 1. L. 96: Entire section amended, p. 55, § 5, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 22-30-115 as it existed prior to 1992.