A public school is a school that derives its support, in whole or in part, from moneys raised by a general state, county, or district tax. A charter school is a public school that operates pursuant to a charter contract entered into pursuant to the provisions of article 30.5 of this title. As used in […]
Every public school shall be open for the admission of all children, between the ages of five and twenty-one years, residing in that district without the payment of tuition. The board of education shall have power to admit adults and children not residing in the district if it sees fit to do so and to […]
The general assembly finds and declares that, because of the growing number of children and families who are homeless in Colorado, there is a need to ensure that all homeless children and youth receive a proper education. It is the intent of the general assembly that no child or youth shall be denied the benefits […]
Instruction in the common branches of study in the public schools of this state shall be conducted principally through the medium of the English language; except that it shall be the policy of the state also to encourage the school districts of the state to develop bilingual skills and to assist pupils whose experience is […]
The history and civil government of the United States and of the state of Colorado, which includes the history, culture, and social contributions of minorities, including but not limited to American Indians, Latinos, African Americans, and Asian Americans, the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals within these minority groups, and the intersectionality of significant social […]
There is established the history, culture, social contributions, and civil government in education commission, referred to in this section as the “commission”. The purpose of the commission is to make recommendations to the state board of education and department of education to be used in conjunction with the regular six-year review of the state’s education […]
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: “Course” includes, but need not be limited to, a traditional class, an online course of study, an internship, an externship, a mentor experience, or an independent study course that culminates in an integrative or specialized performance, showcase, or exhibition. “Performing arts” means art forms that […]
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: “Genocide” means any of the following acts committed with the intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group: Killing members of a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group; Causing serious bodily or mental harm to members of a […]
The commissioner of education shall provide the necessary instruction and information so that all teachers in the grade and high schools in the state of Colorado may teach the pupils therein the proper respect of the flag of the United States, to honor and properly salute the flag when passing in parade, and to properly […]
Upon such information and instruction being furnished, it is the duty of each teacher in such schools to see that the pupils therein receive such instruction and information. Source: L. 23: p. 550, § 2. CSA: C. 146, § 295. CRS 53: § 123-21-7. C.R.S. 1963: § 123-21-7.
In all public and private schools located within the state of Colorado, there shall be given regular courses of instruction in the constitution of the United States. Source: L. 25: p. 447, § 1. CSA: C. 146, § 296. CRS 53: § 123-21-8. C.R.S. 1963: § 123-21-8.
Such instruction in the constitution of the United States shall begin not later than the opening of the junior high schools or seventh grade and shall continue in the high school course and in courses in state colleges, universities, and the educational departments of state and municipal institutions to an extent to be determined by […]
The nature of alcoholic drinks and controlled substances, as defined in section 18-18-102 (5), C.R.S., and special instruction as to their effects upon the human system in connection with the several divisions of the subject of physiology and hygiene, as to the physical, emotional, psychological, and social dangers of their use with an emphasis upon […]
The school year shall begin on the first day of July and end on the thirtieth day of June. The term “national holidays” in this title shall be construed to mean Thanksgiving day, Christmas day, New Year’s day, the third Monday in January, observed as the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Washington-Lincoln day, […]
Whenever requested by the board of education of the school district in which a private school is located, if not more often than once per month, the person or corporation in charge and control of any school other than a public school shall certify in writing, and, if so requested, upon forms or blanks furnished […]
A school census is a census embracing all persons between the ages of five and twenty-one years. School age is any age over five and under twenty-one years; but any child attaining school age during the school year may be admitted to school subject to the requirements for admission fixed by the school board of […]
The sight and hearing of all children in the kindergarten, first, second, third, fifth, seventh, and ninth grades, or children in comparable age groups referred for testing, shall be tested during the school year by the teacher, principal, or other qualified person authorized by the school district. Each school in the district shall make a […]
It is unlawful for any pupil who is registered in and attending any high school, district, primary, or graded school which is partially or wholly maintained by public funds to join or become a member of any secret fraternity, sorority, or society wholly or partially formed from the membership of pupils attending any such schools […]
The boards of directors of all school districts shall enforce the provisions of section 22-1-117, and shall have full power to make, adopt, and modify all rules and regulations which in their judgment and discretion may be necessary for the proper governing of such schools and for the enforcing of all the provisions of section […]
Any school employee who dispenses any drug, as such term is defined in section 12-280-103 (16), to a student in accordance with written instructions from a parent or legal guardian shall not be liable for damages in any civil action or subject to prosecution in any criminal proceedings for an adverse drug reaction suffered by […]
