§ 22-103-101. Legislative Declaration
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 […]
§ 22-105-103. Definitions
As used in this article 105, unless the context otherwise requires: “Department” means the department of education created and existing pursuant to section 24-1-115. “Eligible community-based organization” means a community-based nonprofit organization that meets the eligibility criteria set forth in section 22-105-105. “Eligible rural school district” means a school district that the department determines is […]
§ 22-103-102. Definitions
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 […]
§ 22-103-103. Connecting Colorado Students Grant Program – Created – Application – Awards
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 […]
§ 22-103-104. Report
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 […]
§ 22-103-105. Broadband Service Resources for Local Education Providers – Public List
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 […]
§ 22-103-106. Connecting Colorado Students Grant Program Fund – Created – Legislative Declaration
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 […]
§ 22-103-107. Repeal of Article
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.
§ 22-104-101. Legislative Declaration
The general assembly finds that: Significant interruptions to in-person learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic have led to potentially devastating and long-lasting negative impacts on student achievement, impacting every part of Colorado society; These negative impacts on student achievement are not equal; students furthest from privilege are at risk of falling behind the most; Research […]
§ 22-104-102. Definitions
As used in this article 104, unless the context otherwise requires: “Department” means the department of education. “Local education provider” means: A school district organized pursuant to article 30 of this title 22; A board of cooperative services created pursuant to article 5 of this title 22; A charter school authorized by a school district […]