(1) [ Editor's note: This version of the introductory portion to subsection (1) is effective November 11, 2021. ] Upon the request of an honorably discharged veteran or a discharged LGBT veteran, as defined in section 28-5-100.3, a board of education of a school district may award a diploma to the veteran if the veteran:
(a) [ Editor's note: This version of subsection (2)(a) is effective November 11, 2021. ] Posthumously to an honorably discharged veteran or discharged LGBT veteran, upon the request of an immediate family member or legal guardian of the veteran; or
(b) [ Editor's note: This version of subsection (2)(b) is effective November 11, 2021. ] Even though an honorably discharged veteran or discharged LGBT veteran has already successfully completed a high school equivalency examination, as defined in section 22-33-102 (8.5).
Source: L. 2003: Entire section added, p. 585, § 2, effective March 18. L. 2014: (2)(b) amended, (SB 14-058), ch. 102, p. 380, § 9, effective April 7. L. 2021: IP(1), (2)(a), and (2)(b) amended, (SB 21-026), ch. 42, p. 175, § 6, effective November 11.
Cross references: (1) For the legislative declaration contained in the 2003 act enacting this section, see section 1 of chapter 39, Session Laws of Colorado 2003.
(2) For the short title ("Restoration of Honor Act") in SB 21-026, see section 1 of chapter 42, Session Laws of Colorado 2021.
Structure Colorado Code
Article 32 - School District Boards - Powers and Duties
§ 22-32-101. Corporate Status of School Districts
§ 22-32-102. Corporate Status - When Questioned
§ 22-32-103. Board of Education - General Powers and Duties
§ 22-32-104. Organization of Board of Education - Definition
§ 22-32-105. Duties - President and Vice-President
§ 22-32-106. Duties - Secretary
§ 22-32-107. Duties - Treasurer
§ 22-32-108. Meetings of the Board of Education - Legislative Intent
§ 22-32-109. Board of Education - Specific Duties - Definitions
§ 22-32-109.2. Board of Education - Specific Duties - Adoption of Policy
§ 22-32-109.3. Board of Education - Specific Duties - Student Records
§ 22-32-109.7. Board of Education - Specific Duties - Employment of Personnel - Definitions
§ 22-32-109.9. Licensed Personnel - Submittal of Fingerprints
§ 22-32-110. Board of Education - Specific Powers - Definitions
§ 22-32-110.6. Board of Education - Specific Powers - "No Child Left Behind Act of 2001"
§ 22-32-110.7. Board of Education - Specific Powers - Drug Testing
§ 22-32-111. Power of Eminent Domain
§ 22-32-112. Oil and Gas Leases
§ 22-32-113. Transportation of Pupils - When
§ 22-32-114. Transportation by Parents of Own Children
§ 22-32-115. Tuition for Resident School-Age Children
§ 22-32-116. Exclusion of Nonresidents - Exception
§ 22-32-116.5. Extracurricular and Interscholastic Activities - Definitions
§ 22-32-117. Miscellaneous Fees
§ 22-32-118. Summer Schools - Continuation, Evening, and Community Education Programs
§ 22-32-118.5. Intervention Strategies - Students at Risk of Dropping Out - Legislative Declaration
§ 22-32-119. Kindergartens - Definition
§ 22-32-119.5. Full-Day Kindergarten - Phase-in Plan - Report - Legislative Declaration
§ 22-32-120. Food Services - Facilities - School Food Authorities - Rules
§ 22-32-121. Facsimile Signature
§ 22-32-122. Contract Services, Equipment, and Supplies
§ 22-32-124. Building Codes - Zoning - Planning - Fees - Rules - Definitions
§ 22-32-124.3. Energy-Efficient Design of School Buildings and Structures Required - Definitions
§ 22-32-126. Principals - Employment and Authority
§ 22-32-127. Leases or Installment Purchases for Periods Exceeding One Year
§ 22-32-128. Use of School Vehicles by Residents of District
§ 22-32-131. Voter Approval of Repayment of Loans for Capital Improvements Made to a Growth District
§ 22-32-132. Diplomas - Veterans
§ 22-32-133. American Sign Language
§ 22-32-133.5. Computer Science Courses - Legislative Declaration
§ 22-32-134.5. Healthy Beverages Policy Required
§ 22-32-135. Financial Literacy Curriculum - Definition
§ 22-32-136.3. Children's Nutrition - No Trans Fats in School Foods - Definitions - Rules
§ 22-32-136.5. Children's Wellness - Physical Activity Requirement - Legislative Declaration
§ 22-32-137. Community Service and Service-Learning
§ 22-32-139. Food Allergies and Anaphylaxis Policy Required
§ 22-32-140. Standardized Immunization Policy Required
§ 22-32-141. Student Awaiting Trial as Adult - Educational Services - Definitions
§ 22-32-142. Parent Engagement - Policy - Communications - Incentives
§ 22-32-143. Local Fiscal Impact Summaries
§ 22-32-144. Restorative Justice Practices - Legislative Declaration
§ 22-32-145. Native American Language and Culture Instruction - General Credit
§ 22-32-146. School Use of On-Site Peace Officers as School Resource Officers
§ 22-32-148. Food Donations to Nonprofit Organizations Encouraged