§ 22-81-205. State Board – Rules – Donations
The state board, pursuant to article 4 of title 24, C.R.S., shall promulgate such rules as are required in this part 2 and such additional rules as may be required for implementation of the grant program. The department shall solicit such public and private gifts, grants, and donations as may be available to fund the […]
§ 22-81-206. Science and Technology Education Fund – Creation
There is hereby created in the state treasury the science and technology education fund, referred to in this section as the “fund”, for payment of science and technology education center grants awarded pursuant to section 22-81-203. The fund shall consist of such moneys as may be appropriated thereto by the general assembly and such moneys […]
§ 22-81-102. Legislative Declaration
The Colorado general assembly declares that, as a result of several years of active investigation and studies by groups such as the Colorado alliance for science, the Colorado teachers of mathematics, and industry-based groups, the general assembly recognizes that there exist in the state of Colorado unmet educational needs in the areas of mathematics, science, […]
§ 22-81-103. Definitions
As used in this part 1, unless the context otherwise requires: “Community resources” means the educational resources that can be found outside of the classroom, including but not limited to local industries, government agencies, museums, public telecommunications stations, institutions of higher education, and professional societies. “Course materials” means all materials associated with a course including, […]
§ 22-81-104. Pre-K-16 Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education Strategic Plan
The department of education and the Colorado commission on higher education, in cooperation and consultation with the business, industry, and professionals in the fields of mathematics, science, technology, and engineering, shall develop a plan for improving Pre-K-16 mathematics, science, and technology education in the state of Colorado through the use of telecommunications networks and facilities. […]
§ 22-81-201. Legislative Declaration
The general assembly hereby finds that one of the greatest challenges facing schools and teachers is determining how to stimulate and engage students so that they actively seek learning experiences, especially in the areas of math and science and technology. The general assembly finds that too few students are interested in pursuing careers in math […]
§ 22-81-202. Definitions
As used in this part 2, unless the context otherwise requires: Repealed. “Department” means the state department of education created in section 24-1-115, C.R.S. “Grant program” means the science and technology education center grant program created in section 22-81-203. “Science and technology education” means educational activities that integrate and stimulate learning, particularly in the areas […]
§ 22-81-203. Science and Technology Education Center Grant Program – Created – Applications – Awards
There is hereby created the science and technology education center grant program to provide development and operating moneys in the form of matching funds for existing or proposed nonprofit science and technology education centers. At a minimum, each science and technology education center that receives a grant shall provide science and technology education activities to […]
§ 22-81-101. Short Title
This part 1 shall be known and may be cited as the “Pre-K-16 Mathematics, Science, and Technology Improvement Act of 1990”. Source: L. 90: Entire article added, p. 1133, § 1, effective May 23. L. 91: Entire section amended, p. 517, § 2, effective June 5. L. 2001: Entire section amended, p. 1082, § 3, […]