Title 22, Education
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Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-1-101 Schools defined
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(1) A public school is a school that derives its support, in whole or in part, from moneys raised by a general state, county, or district tax. (2) A charter school is a public school that operates pursuant to a charter contract entered into pursuant to the provisions of article 3…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-1-102 Residence of child
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(1) Every public school shall be open for the admission of all children, between the ages of five and twenty-one years, residing in that district without the payment of tuition. The board of education shall have power to admit adults and children not residing in the district if i…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-1-102.5 Definition of homeless child
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(1) The general assembly finds and declares that, because of the growing number of children and families who are homeless in Colorado, there is a need to ensure that all homeless children and youth receive a proper education. It is the intent of the general assembly that no child…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-1-103 Policy of state to instruct in English - exceptions
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Instruction in the common branches of study in the public schools of this state shall be conducted principally through the medium of the English language; except that it shall be the policy of the state also to encourage the school districts of the state to develop bilingual skil…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-1-104 Teaching of history, culture, and civil government
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(1) (a) The history and civil government of the United States and of the state of Colorado, which includes the history, culture, and social contributions of minorities, including but not limited to American Indians, Latinos, African Americans, and Asian Americans, the lesbian, ga…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-1-104.3 History, culture, social contributions, and civil government in education commission - established - membership - duties
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(1) There is established the history, culture, social contributions, and civil government in education commission, referred to in this section as the “commission”. The purpose of the commission is to make recommendations to the state board of education and department of education…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-1-104.5 Teaching of visual arts and performing arts - definitions
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(1) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: (a) Course includes, but need not be limited to, a traditional class, an online course of study, an internship, an externship, a mentor experience, or an independent study course that culminates in an integrative…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-1-104.7 Teaching of Holocaust and genocide studies - definitions
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(1) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: (a) Genocide means any of the following acts committed with the intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group: (I) Killing members of a national, ethnic, racial, or religi…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-1-104.9 Teaching of Black historical and cultural studies - definitions
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(1) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: (a) Black historical and cultural studies means an interdisciplinary program of elementary through secondary academic study that: (I) Represents Black historical experiences through truthful, inclusive, complex n…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-1-105 Commissioner of education to provide course. (Repealed)
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Source: L. 21: p. 728, � 2. C.L. � 8499. CSA: C. 146, � 293. CRS 53: � 123-21-5. C.R.S. 1963: � 123-21-5. L. 84: Entire section repealed, p. 579, � 1, effective February 17.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-1-106 Information as to honor and use of flag
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(1) The commissioner of education shall provide the necessary instruction and information so that all teachers in the grade and high schools in the state of Colorado may teach the pupils therein the proper respect of the flag of the United States, to honor and properly salute the…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-1-107 Pupils to be instructed
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Upon such information and instruction being furnished, it is the duty of each teacher in such schools to see that the pupils therein receive such instruction and information. Source: L. 23: p. 550, � 2. CSA: C. 146, � 295. CRS 53: � 123-21-7. C.R.S. 1963: � 123-21-7.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-1-108 Federal constitution to be taught
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In all public and private schools located within the state of Colorado, there shall be given regular courses of instruction in the constitution of the United States. Source: L. 25: p. 447, � 1. CSA: C. 146, � 296. CRS 53: � 123-21-8. C.R.S. 1963: � 123-21-8.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-1-109 Taught at what stages
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Such instruction in the constitution of the United States shall begin not later than the opening of the junior high schools or seventh grade and shall continue in the high school course and in courses in state colleges, universities, and the educational departments of state and m…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-1-110 Effect of use of alcohol and controlled substances to be taught
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The nature of alcoholic drinks and controlled substances, as defined in section 18-18-102 (5), C.R.S., and special instruction as to their effects upon the human system in connection with the several divisions of the subject of physiology and hygiene, as to the physical, emotiona…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-1-110.5 Education regarding human sexuality - prior written notice to parent - content standards. (Repealed)
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C.R.S. 22-1-110.5Statutes 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 Service…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-1-111 Failure to teach temperance. (Repealed)
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Source: L. 1887: p. 379, � 2. R.S. 08: � 6012. C.L. � 8501. CSA: C. 146, � 299. CRS 53: � 123-21-11. C.R.S. 1963: � 123-21-10. L. 82: Entire section amended, p. 254, � 11, effective May 3. L. 85: Entire section repealed, p. 718, � 2, effective July 1.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-1-112 School year - national holidays
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The school year shall begin on the first day of July and end on the thirtieth day of June. The term national holidays in this title shall be construed to mean Thanksgiving day, Christmas day, New Year's day, the third Monday in January, observed as the birthday of Dr. Martin Luth…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-1-113 School census - oath of parent. (Repealed)
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Source: L. 19: p. 575, � 1. L. 21: p. 696, � 1. C.L. � 8503. CSA: C. 146, � 301. CRS 53: � 123-21-13. C.R.S. 1963: � 123-21-13. L. 2006: Entire section repealed, p. 594, � 2, effective August 7.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-1-114 Statements from private schools
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Whenever requested by the board of education of the school district in which a private school is located, if not more often than once per month, the person or corporation in charge and control of any school other than a public school shall certify in writing, and, if so requested…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-1-115 School census - school age
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A school census is a census embracing all persons between the ages of five and twenty-one years. School age is any age over five and under twenty-one years; but any child attaining school age during the school year may be admitted to school subject to the requirements for admissi…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-1-116 School children - sight and hearing tests
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The sight and hearing of all children in the kindergarten, first, second, third, fifth, seventh, and ninth grades, or children in comparable age groups referred for testing, shall be tested during the school year by the teacher, principal, or other qualified person authorized by …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-1-117 Secret fraternities forbidden
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It is unlawful for any pupil who is registered in and attending any high school, district, primary, or graded school which is partially or wholly maintained by public funds to join or become a member of any secret fraternity, sorority, or society wholly or partially formed from t…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-1-118 School board to enforce
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The boards of directors of all school districts shall enforce the provisions of section 22-1-117, and shall have full power to make, adopt, and modify all rules and regulations which in their judgment and discretion may be necessary for the proper governing of such schools and fo…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-1-119 Students - dispensing of drugs to - liability
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Any school employee who dispenses any drug, as such term is defined in section 12-280-103 (16), to a student in accordance with written instructions from a parent or legal guardian shall not be liable for damages in any civil action or subject to prosecution in any criminal proce…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-1-119.1 Policy for employee and agent possession and administration of opioid antagonists - definitions
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(1) A school district board of education of a public school, the state charter school institute for an institute charter school, or the governing board of a nonpublic school may adopt and implement a policy whereby: (a) A school under its jurisdiction may acquire and maintain a s…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-1-119.2 Policy for employee and agent furnishing synthetic opiate detection tests and non-laboratory additive detection tests - legislative intent - definitions
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(1) A school district board of education of a public school, the state charter school institute for an institute charter school, or the governing board of a nonpublic school may adopt and implement a policy whereby a school under its jurisdiction may acquire and maintain a supply…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-1-119.3 Policy for student possession and administration of prescription medication - rules - definitions
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(1) A school district board of education shall adopt and implement a policy whereby, except as described in subsection (3) of this section, a student enrolled in a school of the school district may possess and self-administer on school grounds, upon a school bus, or at any school…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-1-119.5 Asthma, food allergy, and anaphylaxis health management - self-administered medication - staff-administered medication - rules - definitions
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(1) This section shall be known and may be cited as the “Colorado Schoolchildren’s Asthma, Food Allergy, and Anaphylaxis Health Management Act”. (2) (a) A student with asthma, a food allergy, other severe allergies, or a related, life-threatening condition may possess and self-ad…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-1-119.7 Student possession and administration of opiate antagonists and possession of non-laboratory detection tests
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(1) A school district or the state charter school institute shall not prohibit a student of the school district or institute charter school from or discipline a student of the school district or institute charter school for possessing or administering an opiate antagonist on scho…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-1-120 Rights of free expression for public school students
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(1) The general assembly declares that students of the public schools have the right to exercise freedom of speech and of the press, and no expression contained in a student publication, whether printed, broadcast, or online, and whether or not such publication is school-sponsore…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-1-121 Nonpublic schools - employment of personnel - notification by department of education
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(1) Prior to the employment of any person by a nonpublic school in this state, the governing board of such school may 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…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-1-122 Transportation token program - legislative declaration - eligibility - fund
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(1) (a) It is the intent of the general assembly in enacting this section to improve opportunities for students to gain the knowledge and skills necessary for a successful experience in postsecondary education or as members of the work force. The general assembly finds that a stu…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-1-123 Protection of student data - parental or legal guardian consent for surveys
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(1) As used in this section, “education records” and “directory information” shall have the same meanings as those terms are defined in the federal “Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974”, as amended, 20 U.S.C. sec. 1232g and “education records” shall include an indiv…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-1-124 Sex offender information
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At the beginning of each school year, each public school in the state shall provide to the parents of children attending the school a statement identifying where and the procedures by which members of the community may obtain the law enforcement agency information collected pursu…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-1-125 Automated external defibrillators in public schools. (Repealed)
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Source: L. 2005: Entire section added, p. 383, � 1, effective August 8. L. 2008: (5) amended, p. 804, � 5, effective May 14. L. 2009: (5) amended, (SB 09-010), ch. 52, p. 187, � 2, effective March 25. L. 2019: Entire section repealed, (HB 19-1183), ch. 251, p. 2431, � 3, effectiv…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-1-125.5 Requirement for certification of public school athletic coaches in cardiopulmonary resuscitation - use of automated external defibrillators - definitions
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(1) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: (a) “Currently certified in CPR” means that the person has completed training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation from a nationally recognized evidence-based certification program within the preceding two years. (b)…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-1-126 Safe2tell program
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As described in section 24-31-606, C.R.S., there is established the safe2tell program with the primary purpose of providing students and the community with the means to relay information anonymously concerning unsafe, potentially harmful, dangerous, violent, or criminal activitie…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-1-127 Incentives for school enrollment or attendance - prohibited - exceptions - definitions
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(1) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: (a) “Item of value” means an item, cash, or an instrument or device that can be used to obtain cash, credit, property, services, or any other thing of value, which item, cash, or instrument or device exceeds twen…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-1-128 Comprehensive human sexuality education - legislative declaration - definitions - guidelines and content standards
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(1) (a) The general assembly hereby finds and declares that: (I) Colorado youth have a right to receive medically and scientifically accurate information to empower them to make informed decisions that promote their individual physical and mental health and well-being; (II) This …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-1-129 Instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of automated external defibrillators - grants - definitions - rules
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(1) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: (a) “Department” means the department of education created and existing pursuant to section 24-1-115, C.R.S. (b) Repealed. (c) “Local education provider” means a school district, a charter school authorized by a …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-1-129.5 Instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of automated external defibrillators - guidelines and content standards - definition
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(1) Each public school in the state is strongly encouraged to adopt curriculum for instruction to students in grades nine through twelve on cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of an automated external defibrillator. The curriculum must include a training and education progr…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-1-129.7 Placement and maintenance of automated external defibrillator - definitions
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(1) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: (a) “Automated external defibrillator” or “AED” means an automated external defibrillator approved for sale by the federal food and drug administration. (b) “Local education provider” means a school district, a c…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-1-130 Notice to parents of alleged criminal conduct by school employees - legislative declaration - definitions
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(1) (a) The general assembly finds that: (I) It is the right and responsibility of parents to guide the education and upbringing of their children; (II) An essential role of parents in ensuring the safety and quality of their children’s education is to remain active, engaged, and…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-1-131 Online instruction - student protections - short title - definitions
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(1) The short title of this section is Isaiah's Law. (2) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: (a) Local education provider means a school district created pursuant to article 30 of this title 22, a board of cooperative services created pursuant to artic…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-1-132 Seizure safe schools - action plan - training - rules - short title - definitions
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(1) The short title of this section is “Joey’s Law”. (2) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: (a) “Appropriate staff” means one or more employees of the school whom the principal or equivalent executive, in consultation with the school nurse or health-c…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-1-133 Prohibition on use of American Indian mascots - exemptions - definitions
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(1) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: (a) “American Indian mascot” means a name, symbol, or image that depicts or refers to an American Indian tribe, individual, custom, or tradition that is used as a mascot, nickname, logo, letterhead, or team name …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-1-134 Hunter education course - gifts, grants, or donations - definitions
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(1) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires, “local education provider” means a school district or any of the following that enrolls students in the seventh grade: (a) A charter school authorized by a school district pursuant to part 1 of article 30.5 of th…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-1-135 Terms and conditions in public school contracts - definitions
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(1) As used in this section: (a) Construction means the process of building, altering, repairing, improving, or demolishing any public structure or building or any other public improvements of any kind to any real property that is owned or leased by a contracting entity or by a p…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-1-135.5 Nondisclosure agreements - protection of school district, board of cooperative services, and public school employees - definitions
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(1) (a) No school district, board of cooperative services, public school, or any department, institution, or agency of a school district, board of cooperative services, or public school shall make it a condition of employment that an employee executes a contract or other form of …