As used in this part 4, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) Administering entity means the nonprofit entity selected pursuant to section 8-83-403 to administer the program.
(2) Eligible individual means an individual that satisfies the eligibility criteria specified in section 8-83-404 (4).
(3) Federal poverty line has the same meaning as poverty line, as defined in 42 U.S.C. sec. 9902 (2).
(4) Program means the employment support and job retention services program created in section 8-83-402.
(5) Service provider means a public agency or nonprofit community organization that provides employment, employment preparation, employment training, education, and job retention services to eligible individuals pursuant to a memorandum of understanding with the administering entity. Service provider includes faith-based organizations and churches, community centers, neighborhood organizations, food banks, outreach providers, and similar local entities that provide services to members of the community.
(6) Services means services provided by a service provider to eligible individuals, which services are eligible for reimbursement from the program pursuant to section 8-83-404 (5).
Source: L. 2019: Entire part added, (HB 19-1107), ch. 322, p. 2981, � 1, effective July 1. L. 2022: (5) amended, (HB 22-1230), ch. 162, p. 1013, � 2, effective July 1.
Cross references: For the legislative declaration in HB 22-1230, see section 1 of chapter 162, Session Laws of Colorado 2022.
8-83-402. Employment support and job retention services program - creation. There is hereby created in the division the employment support and job retention services program. Within six months after the date of the first appropriation by the general assembly to the employment support and job retention services program cash fund pursuant to section 8-83-406, the program shall fund employment preparation, job training, employment pursuit, and job retention activities for eligible individuals as they pertain to the individuals' job training and employment goals.
Source: L. 2019: Entire part added, (HB 19-1107), ch. 322, p. 2982, � 1, effective July 1.