The general assembly finds that: The COVID-19 pandemic has led many school districts and public schools during the 2019-20 and 2020-21 school years to move between periods of online instruction, in-person instruction, and a hybrid of online and in-person instruction; To learn online, a student must have access to adequate broadband service that allows for […]
As used in this article 103, unless the context otherwise requires: “Commissioner” means the commissioner of education appointed by the state board of education pursuant to section 1 of article IX of the state constitution. “Department” means the department of education created pursuant to section 24-1-115. “Fund” means the connecting Colorado students grant program fund […]
There is created in the department of education the connecting Colorado students grant program to award grants to local education providers to increase access to broadband service for students, educators, and other staff who lack stable, reliable internet access for online learning and thereby enable educators and students to teach and learn online. A local […]
On or before November 15, 2021, the department shall submit a report to the state board of education, governor, and education committees of the senate and house of representatives or any successor committees, concerning implementation of the program. After the initial report, the department shall submit a report to the same parties within six months […]
The department, in collaboration with the office of information technology created in section 24-37.5-103 and broadband service providers, shall develop and update as necessary a list of free or low-cost broadband services and other internet access resources for students, educators, and other staff. On or before January 10, 2021, the department shall post the list […]
The connecting Colorado students grant program fund is hereby created in the state treasury. The fund consists of money credited to the fund pursuant to subsection (2) of this section and any other money that the general assembly may appropriate or transfer to the fund. The state treasurer shall credit all interest and income derived […]
This article 103 is repealed, effective February 1, 2022. Source: L. 2020, 1st Ex. Sess.: Entire article added, (HB 20B-1001), ch. 9, p. 51, § 1, effective December 7.
