Title 8, Labor and Industry
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Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-85-102 Definitions
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As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Base amount means the equal amount of funding an independent living center would receive to provide the five independent living core services throughout its service catchment area, regardless of any other factors…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-85-103 Functions of office - functions of department - appropriations - rules
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(1) There is hereby created within the department the office of independent living services. The purpose of the office is to oversee the contracts with independent living centers pursuant to this article. (2) (a) Subject to available appropriations, the office may contract with i…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-85-104 Written plan - consumer choice
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Each independent living center shall maintain an individual consumer service record indicating the consumer's choice of services, including an individualized independent living plan regarding the consumer's choice of services or a written waiver of such plan. Source: L. 2016: Ent…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-85-105 Rules
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The department shall promulgate rules setting forth standards for levels and types of core services. The rules and standards must comply with federal rules as defined in Title VII, section 725 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. The department shall also adopt …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-85-106 State plan
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The statewide independent living council created pursuant to the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, shall develop and revise the state plan for independent living to reflect the provisions of this article. Source: L. 2016: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 1…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-85-107 Approval of independent living centers - evaluation standards
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(1) Each independent living center must meet the following requirements as a condition of the approval of its program: (a) The program must be under the control and direction of a board of directors or trustees of a nonprofit corporation. The members must be persons with a demons…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-85-108 Acceptance of federal grants
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The executive director is authorized to accept, on behalf of the state, any grants of federal funds made available for any purposes consistent with the provisions of this article. As indicated in the general appropriations act, the executive director, with the approval of the gov…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-85-109 Transfer of functions - transition plan - report
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(1) On and after July 1, 2016, the powers, duties, and functions of the department of labor and employment include the powers, duties, and functions regarding independent living services that were formerly vested in the department of human services prior to that date. (2) On and …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-87-101 Definitions
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As used in this article 87, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) ACGME means the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, an organization that sets and monitors the professional educational standards for physicians, or any successor accrediting entity. (2) Assi…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-87-102 IMG assistance program - creation - services - report
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(1) The IMG assistance program is established in the department to provide direct services to international medical graduates wishing to reestablish their medical careers in this state. The executive director shall contract with a third party to administer the assistance program …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-87-103 Clinical readiness program - creation - administration - required components - participant qualifications - report
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(1) The clinical readiness program is established in the department to assist IMGs admitted to the clinical program in building the skills necessary to become successful residents in the United States medical system. By January 1, 2023, the executive director shall contract with …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-87-104 Report to the general assembly
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The executive director shall report on the assistance program and the clinical program as part of the department's annual reporting under the State Measurement for Accountable, Responsive, and Transparent (SMART) Government Act, part 2 of article 7 of title 2. The executive direc…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-87-105 Funding for programs - gifts, grants, and donations - implementation contingent on receipt of funding
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(1) The general assembly may appropriate money from the general fund or any other source to the department for the purposes of implementing and administering the assistance program and the clinical program pursuant to this article 87. (2) The department may seek, accept, and expe…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-88-101 Definitions
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As used in this article 88: (1) CDOO means the Colorado disability opportunity office created in section 8-88-102. (2) Committee means the Colorado disability funding committee created in section 8-88-202. (3) Contract entity means an entity the committee contracts with pursuant …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-88-102 Colorado disability opportunity office - creation - duties - legislative intent
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(1) (a) (I) There is created in the department the Colorado disability opportunity office, the head of which is the director of the Colorado disability opportunity office. The executive director of the department, in consultation with the office of the governor, shall appoint the…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-88-102.5 Comprehensive community integration plan for individuals with disabilities - review and assessment
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(1) On or before September 1, 2028, CDOO shall serve as the lead agency responsible for developing a comprehensive community integration plan, referred to in this section as the “plan”, for implementing the state’s commitment to providing individuals with disabilities opportuniti…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-88-103 Appropriation - gifts, grants, and donations
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The general assembly shall appropriate money from the fund or from any other available source to the department for use by the CDOO for the purposes specified in this article 88. The CDOO may seek, accept, and expend gifts, grants, or donations from private or public sources for …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-88-201 Short title
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The short title of this part 2 is the Laura Hershey Disability Support Act. Source: L. 2024: Entire article added, (HB 24-1360), ch. 324, p. 2159, � 2, effective July 1. Editor's note: This section is similar to former � 24-30-2201 as it existed prior to 2024.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-88-202 Colorado disability funding committee - powers and duties
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(1) (a) On and after July 1, 2024, the rights, powers, duties, and functions regarding the Colorado disability funding committee vested in the department of personnel prior to said date are transferred from the department of personnel to the Colorado disability opportunity office…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-88-203 Program to assist individuals to obtain disability benefits
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(1) The committee shall invite nonprofit entities, county departments of human services, and county departments of social services to submit proposals for programs to aid individuals with disabilities in accessing disability benefits. To qualify for consideration under subsection…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-88-204 Program to investigate, fund, and pilot projects or programs to benefit individuals with disabilities
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(1) When adequate funding is available, the committee shall accept and review proposals to fund projects or programs, or both, that study or pilot new and innovative ideas that will lead to an improved quality of life or increased independence for individuals with disabilities. P…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-88-205 Disability support fund
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(1) There is created in the state treasury the disability support fund, which consists of money that may be appropriated or transferred to the fund by the general assembly; and any gifts, grants, or donations received by the department for the purpose of implementing this article…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-88-206 Sale of registration numbers for license plates - license to buy and sell - market for - royalty payment - administration - third-party contracting entity
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(1) (a) The state or a person may sell, and the state or a person may purchase, the exclusive right to use a registration number selected by the committee under subsection (2) of this section for the purpose of registering a vehicle under article 3 of title 42. (b) The right to u…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-88-207 Sunset review - repeal of part
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This part 2 is repealed, effective September 1, 2029. Before the repeal, this part 2 is scheduled for review in accordance with section 24-34-104. Source: L. 2024: Entire article added, (HB 24-1360), ch. 324, p. 2166, � 2, effective July 1. Editor's note: This section is similar …