As used in this article 94, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Department" means the department of education created and existing pursuant to section 24-1-115, C.R.S.
(2) "District" means a school district, a group of school districts, or a board of cooperative services as defined in section 22-5-103 (2).
(3) "Licensed teacher" means a teacher licensed pursuant to article 60.5 of this title 22.
(4) "Program" means a quality teacher recruitment program created by a vendor through a contract with the department.
(5) "Vendor" means a for-profit or nonprofit organization.
Source: L. 2013: Entire article added, (SB 13-260), ch. 236, p. 1145, § 12, effective May 17. L. 2021: IP and (3) amended, (SB 21-185), ch. 246, p. 1338, § 20, effective September 7.