As used in this part 24, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Department" means the department of personnel.
(2) "Postsecondary institution" means:
(a) An institution of higher education, as defined in section 23-18-102 (7);
(b) A branch campus of an institution of higher education;
(c) A local district college, as defined in section 23-71-102 (1); or
(d) An area technical college, as defined in section 23-60-103 (1).
(3) "Secondary school" means any school in the state that includes grade nine, ten, eleven, or twelve.
(4) "Skills-based hiring" has the meaning set forth in section 8-83-601 (12).
(5) "Work-based learning" has the meaning set forth in section 8-83-601 (15).
Source: L. 2026: Entire part added, (HB 26-1136), ch. 43, p. 199, § 2, effective August 12.