As used in this part 9, unless the context otherwise requires:
- (1) Approved educator preparation program means an approved educator preparation program as defined in section 22-60.5-121 (1)(b).
- (2) BOCES means a board of cooperative services as defined in section 22-5-103 (2).
- (3) Department means the department of higher education created and existing pursuant to section 24-1-114.
- (4) Institution of higher education means a public institution of higher education operating in this state that is supported in whole or in part by general fund moneys.
- (5) School district means a school district in Colorado organized and existing pursuant to law. School district does not include a local college district.
Source: L. 2025: Entire section added with relocations, (SB 25-275), ch. 377, p. 2049, § 92, effective August 6.
Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 23-3.3-901 (2) as it existed prior to 2025.