Title 22, Education
0 chapters · 1,044 sections in this title.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-32-101 Corporate status of school districts
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Each regularly organized school district heretofore or hereafter formed is declared to be a body corporate with perpetual existence, and in its name it may hold property for any purpose authorized by law, sue and be sued, and be a party to contracts for any purpose authorized by …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-32-102 Corporate status - when questioned
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Except when the corporate status of a school district has been dissolved as provided by law, each school district which has undisputedly exercised the prerogatives and privileges of a legally formed school district during a period of twelve consecutive months following the first …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-32-103 Board of education - general powers and duties
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(1) Each school district shall be governed by a board of education consisting of the number of school directors prescribed by law. Such board of education shall possess all powers delegated to a board of education or to a school district by law, and shall perform all duties requi…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-32-104 Organization of board of education - definition
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(1) Within fifteen days after a school district receives the official abstract of votes pursuant to section 1-10-102, C.R.S., the incumbent secretary of the school district shall call a special meeting of the board of education of the district for the purpose of selecting officer…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-32-105 Duties - president and vice-president
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(1) The president of the board shall preside at all meetings of the board. He shall sign any written contract to which the school district may be a party when such contract has been authorized by the board, and he shall sign all official reports of the district except when otherw…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-32-106 Duties - secretary
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(1) The secretary of the board shall cause written notice to be given to each member of the board of all special meetings of the board. He shall cause minutes of each meeting of the board to be kept and preserved. He shall cause all notices of election to be published and posted …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-32-107 Duties - treasurer
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(1) The treasurer of the board shall account for all moneys belonging to the district, or coming into its possession, and shall render a report thereof when so required by the board. (2) In all cases where moneys belonging to a district remain in the custody of the county treasur…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-32-108 Meetings of the board of education - legislative intent
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(1) Regular meetings of the board of education of a school district shall be held at the time and place provided for in its bylaws. Special meetings may be called by the president at any time, and shall be called by him upon written request of a majority of the members of the boa…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-32-108.5 Board of education - distribution of additional mill levy revenue - legislative declaration - definitions
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(1) (a) The general assembly recognizes that section 15 of article IX of the state constitution grants to each school district board of education control of instruction in the schools of the school district. The power of local control of instruction applies to all of the schools …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-32-109 Board of education - specific duties - definitions
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(1) In addition to any other duty required to be performed by law, each board of education has the following specific duties: (a) To adopt written bylaws, not inconsistent with law, for its organization and operation; (b) To adopt policies and prescribe rules and regulations nece…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-32-109.1 Board of education - specific powers and duties - safe school plan - conduct and discipline code - safe school reporting requirements - school response framework - school resource officers - definitions
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(1) Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires:(a) “Action taken” means a specific type of discipline, including but not limited to the following categories of discipline: (I) In-school suspension; (II) Out-of-school suspension; (III) Classroom re…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-32-109.2 Board of education - specific duties - adoption of policy
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(1) In carrying out the duties specified in section 22-32-109 (1)(t), on and after July 1, 1990, each board of education is required to formally adopt a policy concerning the delivery of all educational programs and courses of instruction or study that expose pupils to any psychi…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-32-109.3 Board of education - specific duties - student records
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(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (2) and (3) of this section, each school district, as required under section 24-72-204 (3), C.R.S., shall maintain the confidentiality of the addresses and telephone numbers of students enrolled in public elementary and secondary sc…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-32-109.4 Colorado School Collective Bargaining Agreement Sunshine Act - board of education - specific duties
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(1) This section shall be known and may be cited as the “Colorado School Collective Bargaining Agreement Sunshine Act”. (2) “Collective bargaining agreement” means, for the purpose of this section, a master agreement, and any amendments, addendums, memorandums, or any other docum…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-32-109.5 Board of education - specific duties - testing requirements - developmental education placement or assessment tests - intervention plans. (Repealed)
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C.R.S. 22-32-109.5Statutes current through Chapter 65 of the 2026 Regular Session, effective as of April 20, 2026. The text of this section is not final. It will not be final until compared to, and updated from, the text provided by the Colorado Office of Legislative Legal Servic…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-32-109.6 Board of education - specific duties - class size reduction plans - alternative student achievement plans - definitions
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(1) (a) The general assembly hereby finds and declares that: (I) The voters approved section 17 of article IX of the state constitution with the intent that the increased funding of public education be used for specific and accountable purposes to improve the state’s public schoo…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-32-109.7 Board of education - specific duties - employment of personnel - definitions
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(1) Prior to the employment of any person by a school district, the board of education shall make an inquiry concerning such person to the department of education for the purpose of determining: (a) Whether such person has been convicted of, has pled nolo contendere to, or has re…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-32-109.8 Applicants selected for nonlicensed positions - submittal of form and fingerprints - prohibition against employing persons - department database
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(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (10) of this section, any person applying to any school district for any position of employment for which a license issued pursuant to article 60.5 of this title 22 is not required and who is selected for such position of employment …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-32-109.9 Licensed personnel - submittal of fingerprints
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(1) (a) When any school district finds good cause to believe that any licensed personnel employed by such school district has been convicted of any felony or misdemeanor, other than a misdemeanor traffic offense or traffic infraction, subsequent to such employment, such school di…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-32-110 Board of education - specific powers - definitions
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(1) In addition to any other power granted to a board of education of a school district by law, each board of education of a school district has the following specific powers, to be exercised in its judgment: (a) To take and hold in the name of the district so much real and perso…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-32-110.3 Board of education - specific powers - teacher in residence program. (Repealed)
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C.R.S. 22-32-110.3Statutes current through Chapter 65 of the 2026 Regular Session, effective as of April 20, 2026. The text of this section is not final. It will not be final until compared to, and updated from, the text provided by the Colorado Office of Legislative Legal Servic…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-32-110.4 Board of education - specific powers - alternative principal preparation program. (Repealed)
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C.R.S. 22-32-110.4Statutes current through Chapter 65 of the 2026 Regular Session, effective as of April 20, 2026. The text of this section is not final. It will not be final until compared to, and updated from, the text provided by the Colorado Office of Legislative Legal Servic…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-32-110.5 Charter schools - effectiveness of charter. (Repealed)
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Source: L. 96: Entire section added, p. 755, � 10, effective May 22. L. 98: Entire section repealed, p. 164, � 2, effective April 6. 22-32-110.6. Board of education - specific powers - No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. (1) Effective July 1, 2005, a school district board of educat…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-32-110.6 Board of education - specific powers - “No Child Left Behind Act of 2001”
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(1) Effective July 1, 2005, a school district board of education may adopt a resolution stating its intent to decline one or more of the federal funding sources of the “Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965”, as reauthorized and amended in the “No Child Left Behind Act o…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-32-110.7 Board of education - specific powers - drug testing
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(1) The general assembly recognizes that the safety issues which face schools have changed in the recent past. The general assembly finds the safety of school children should be a priority of the state. The general assembly further finds the use of illegal drugs by employees of s…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-32-111 Power of eminent domain
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A school district has the power to take by eminent domain so much real property as the board of education of the district may deem necessary for any school purpose authorized by law, but the power of eminent domain shall not be exercised to acquire any real property located outsi…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-32-112 Oil and gas leases
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(1) A board of education of a school district has the power to lease any real property or any interest therein owned by the district for oil and gas exploration, development, and production purposes, upon such terms and conditions as may be prescribed and contracted by the board …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-32-113 Transportation of pupils - when
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(1) The board of education of a school district may furnish transportation: (a) To and from public schools of the district for any reasonable classification of resident pupils enrolled in the schools of the district; (b) To and from public schools located in an adjacent state for…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-32-114 Transportation by parents of own children
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Notwithstanding the provisions of section 42-4-1904, C.R.S., the board of a school district shall not require a parent or guardian to comply with said statutes and school bus regulations when such parent or guardian shall transport only his or her own child or children, even thou…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-32-115 Tuition for resident school-age children
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(1) A board of education of a school district may pay tuition for any school-age child resident in the district who has not completed the twelfth grade to attend a school operated by another school district, whether said school is located within or without the county, when the bo…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-32-116 Exclusion of nonresidents - exception
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(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 22-36-101, and except as otherwise provided for homeless children pursuant to section 22-1-102, any pupil who is enrolled as a resident student shall be entitled to complete the semester or other term for credit if such pupil becomes …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-32-116.5 Extracurricular and interscholastic activities - definitions
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(1) (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, each school district and each public school, subject to the requirements of this section, shall allow any student enrolled in a school or participating in a nonpublic home-based educational program to participate on an …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-32-117 Miscellaneous fees
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(1) When the use of textbooks is provided pursuant to section 22-32-110 (1)(o), whether free or by rental, a board of education of a school district may require each nonindigent pupil to make a reasonable loss or damage deposit to cover such textbooks. A board may also require ea…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-32-118 Summer schools - continuation, evening, and community education programs
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(1) During that period of the calendar year not embraced within the regular school term, a board of education may provide and conduct courses in subject matters normally included in the regular school program or in demand by the pupils of the district, may fix and collect a charg…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-32-118.5 Intervention strategies - students at risk of dropping out - legislative declaration
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(1) The general assembly finds that research shows there are certain behaviors such as truancy, low academic achievement, and misbehavior that results in suspension or expulsion that, when exhibited by a student, are clear indications that the student is at increased risk of drop…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-32-118.6 Intervention strategies - improving mathematics outcomes - definitions
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(1) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: (a) “Train-the-parent” means a training framework to help a parent, guardian, or legal custodian assist the parent’s child in understanding mathematics concepts. (b) “Train-the-trainer” means a training framework…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-32-119 Kindergartens - definition
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(1) (a) A board of education shall establish and maintain full-day or half-day kindergarten educational programs in connection with the schools of its district for the instruction of children one year prior to the year in which the children would be eligible for admission to the …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-32-119.5 Full-day kindergarten - phase-in plan - report - legislative declaration
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(1) (a) The general assembly finds and declares that: (I) Rigorous research proves that full-day kindergarten is an effective way of improving a child’s academic performance; (II) Research shows that children who have academic success are less likely to drop out of school and mor…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-32-120 Food services - facilities - school food authorities - rules
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(1) (a) A board of education may establish, maintain, equip, and operate a food-service facility, and expend the moneys of the district therefor, for pupils enrolled in the public schools of the district, for persons participating in or attending a school-sponsored activity, and …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-32-121 Facsimile signature
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(1) A board of education may authorize an employee to affix the signature of the treasurer, or assistant treasurer if any, to any warrant, order, or check by any device capable of affixing a facsimile signature; but each such officer shall give written consent to the board for th…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-32-122 Contract services, equipment, and supplies
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(1) A school district may contract with another district, with the governing body of a state college or university, with the tribal corporation of an Indian tribe or nation, with a federal agency or officer, with a county, city, or city and county, or with a natural person, body …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-32-123 Penalty
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Any officer or employee who refuses to perform a duty required by law when specifically directed to perform such duty by the board of education commits a petty offense. Source: L. 64: p. 590, � 24. C.R.S. 1963: � 123-30-24. L. 2021: Entire section amended, (SB 21-271), ch. 462, p…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-32-124 Building codes - zoning - planning - fees - rules - definitions
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(1) (a) Prior to the acquisition of land or any contracting for the purchase thereof, the board of education of the school district in which the land is located shall consult with and advise in writing the planning commission, or governing body if no planning commission exists, t…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-32-124.3 Energy-efficient design of school buildings and structures required - definitions
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(1) On and after January 1, 2014, each school district, institute charter school, and each district charter school that receives operating moneys from the state shall ensure that each project for a new or substantially renovated building or structure is submitted to or verified b…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-32-124.5 Board of appeals - definitions. (Repealed)
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Source: L. 2006: Entire section added, p. 1358, � 3, effective July 1. L. 2009: Entire section repealed, (HB 09-1151), ch. 230, p. 1060, � 16, effective January 1, 2010.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-32-125 Applicability of article. (Repealed)
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Source: L. 64: p. 590, � 26. C.R.S. 1963: � 123-30-26. L. 75: Entire section repealed, p. 788, � 13, effective July 1.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-32-126 Principals - employment and authority
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(1) The board of education may employ through written contract public school principals who shall hold valid principal licenses or authorizations and who shall supervise the operation and management of the school and such property as the board shall determine necessary. (2) The p…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-32-127 Leases or installment purchases for periods exceeding one year
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(1) (a) Whenever the term of an installment purchase agreement or a lease agreement with an option to purchase, including but not limited to any sublease-purchase agreement entered into by a school district pursuant to section 22-43.7-110 (2)(c), under which a school district bec…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-32-128 Use of school vehicles by residents of district
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At times to be specified by the board of education of each school district, school vehicles used for the transportation of pupils pursuant to the provisions of section 22-32-113 shall be available to groups of five or more residents of the district who are sixty-five years of age…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-32-129 Validation - effect - limitations. (Repealed)
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Source: L. 73: p. 1277, � 6. C.R.S. 1963: � 123-30-30. L. 2006: Entire section repealed, p. 607, � 25, effective August 7.