As used in this article 83, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. (1) Commission has the same meaning as set forth in section 23-1-101.1.
2. (2) Department means the department of higher education created and existing pursuant to section 24-1-114.

3. (3) Institution of higher education means:

   1. (a) A state institution of higher education, as defined in section 23-18-102, or an accredited campus of a state institution of higher education;
   2. (b) A participating private institution of higher education, as defined in section 23-18-102;
   3. (c) A local district college, as defined in section 23-71-102; and
   4. (d) An area technical college, as defined in section 23-60-103.
4. (4) Talent development glossary means a tool created and maintained by the Colorado workforce development council to define terms related to talent development.
5. (5) Work-based learning has the same meaning as set forth in section 8-83-601.
6. (6) Work-based learning quality expectations means the tool created pursuant to section 8-83-602 (5) that describes a variety of strategies to offer learners experiential, career-connected opportunities. The activities promote learning about work, learning through work, and learning at work.

Source: L. 2025: Entire article added, (HB 25-1186), ch. 318, p. 1667, § 3, effective August 6.