As used in this part 5, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1.5) "Education support professional" means a Colorado school district paraprofessional who may not be licensed, as described in article 60.5 of this title 22, but provides direct instruction, supports licensed staff in an educational capacity, or supports instruction and the learning environment, including, without limitation:
Source: L. 2008: Entire part added, p. 1362, § 1, effective May 27. L. 2012: Entire section amended, (HB 12-1261), ch. 257, p. 1306, § 2, effective August 8. L. 2021: (1.5) added, (HB 21-1087), ch. 484, p. 3468, § 1, effective July 7.
Cross references: For the legislative declaration in the 2012 act amending this section, see section 1 of chapter 257, Session Laws of Colorado 2012.
Structure Colorado Code
Article 2 - Department - Commissioner
Part 5 - Teacher Recruitment and Retention
§ 22-2-501. Legislative Declaration
§ 22-2-503. Teaching and Learning Conditions Survey
§ 22-2-504. National Certification Compensation - Definition - Study
§ 22-2-505. Minority Teacher Recruitment - Short Title - Legislative Declaration - Study - Report