(1) [ Editor's note: This version of subsection (1) is effective July 1, 2024. ] An administrative unit may contract with an institution of higher education, a case management agency, or an entity, as those terms are defined in section 25.5-6-1702, as provided in section 25.5-10-206, for the provision by the administrative unit of an education and training program for children with disabilities. If an agreement is arrived at by the two agencies, the administrative unit shall place the responsibility for administering the program with the director of special education of the administrative unit.
Source: L. 73: R&RE, p. 1262, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 123-22-7. L. 77: (2) amended, p. 1040, § 1, effective May 26. L. 85: Entire section amended, p. 1014, § 40, effective July 1. L. 93: Entire section amended, p. 1643, § 34, effective July 1. L. 94: (2) repealed, p. 1143, § 8, effective July 1. L. 2011: (1) amended, (HB 11-1277), ch. 306, p. 1486, § 14, effective August 10. L. 2013: (1) amended, (HB 13-1314), ch. 323, p. 1805, § 32, effective March 1, 2014. L. 2021: (1) amended, (HB 21-1187), ch. 83, p. 328, § 14, effective July 1, 2024.
Cross references: For the legislative declaration contained in the 1994 act repealing subsection (2), see section 1 of chapter 198, Session Laws of Colorado 1994.
Structure Colorado Code
Article 20 - Education of Exceptional Children
Part 1 - Education of Children With Disabilities
§ 22-20-102. Legislative Declaration
§ 22-20-103. Definitions - Repeal
§ 22-20-104. Administration - Advisory Committee - Rules
§ 22-20-106. Special Education Programs - Early Intervening Services - Rules
§ 22-20-107. Authority to Contract With Institutions of Higher Education or Case Management Agencies
§ 22-20-107.5. District of Residence of a Child With a Disability - Jurisdiction
§ 22-20-108. Determination of Disability - Enrollment
§ 22-20-112. Length of School Year
§ 22-20-114. Funding of Programs - Legislative Declaration - Repeal
§ 22-20-118.5. Child Find - Responsibilities - Interagency Operating Agreements
§ 22-20-119. Implementation of Change of Disability Categories for Children With Disabilities
§ 22-20-120. Parents Encouraging Parents Conference - Legislative Declaration