§ 28-3-1701. Short Title
This part 17 shall be known and may be cited as the “Colorado Youth Challenge Corps Program Act”. Source: L. 2009: Entire part added, (HB 09-1280), ch. 384, p. 2083, § 1, effective August 5.
§ 28-3-1702. Legislative Declaration
The general assembly hereby finds and declares that: The need for educating at-risk or disruptive youth is well established; Recognizing the need for special programs to address positive youth development, the United States congress authorized and appropriated moneys for the use of National Guard or other facilities and equipment for the provision of a program […]
§ 28-3-1703. Definitions
As used in this part 17, unless the context otherwise requires: “Eligible youth” means a person who has voluntarily consented, with the written permission of his or her parent or guardian if the person is a minor, to participate in the National Guard youth challenge corps program and the United States congressional youth awards program […]
§ 28-3-1704. Youth Challenge Corps Program – Authority – Youth Challenge Corps Program Fund – Creation
The department is hereby authorized to operate a youth challenge corps program through the use of National Guard or other facilities and equipment for the purpose of providing eligible youth with a program to help them obtain a high school diploma or successfully complete a high school equivalency examination, increase their employment potential, and enhance […]