As used in this part 5, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. (1) Eligible student means a student who is eligible for a scholarship as described in section 24-48.5-502 (4).
2. (2) In-demand or high-priority postsecondary pathways means the postsecondary pathways identified by the office pursuant to section 24-48.5-502 (2)(b).
3. (3) Office means the Colorado office of economic development created in section 24-48.5-101.
4. (4) Program means the universal high school scholarship program created in section 24-48.5-502.
5. (5) Regional entity means an entity that receives a grant pursuant to the regional talent development initiative grant program described in part 4 of this article 48.5.
6. (6) Registered apprenticeship means an apprenticeship registered with the United States department of labor or the state apprenticeship agency established in section 8-15.7-102.
7. (7) Service provider means a provider included in the eligible training provider lists disseminated by the department of labor and employment pursuant to section 8-83-225 (1)(c), a provider included in the Colorado state apprenticeship resource directory created pursuant to section 8-83-308, a public or private institution of higher education operating in Colorado, or an entity approved as a service provider pursuant to section 24-48.5-502 (2)(c).

Source: L. 2023: Entire part added, (SB 23-205), ch. 200, p. 1022, § 2, effective August 7.