C.R.S. Section 23-5-145.7
Funding for nondegree credential programs

  • duty
  • policy
  • appropriation
  • report
  • definitions
  • repeal

(1)

As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires:

(a)

“Apprenticeship certificate” means verification of completion of an apprenticeship program. Apprenticeship certificates are applicable to industry trades and professions.

(b)

“Colorado talent report” means the report prepared pursuant to section 24-46.3-103.

(c)

“Commission on higher education” or “commission” has the same meaning as set forth in section 23-1-101.1 (1).

(d)

“Community and technical college” means the community and technical colleges described in section 23-60-205 or institutions of higher education that offer career and technical education programs or associate degrees.

(e)

“Department” means the department of higher education created and existing pursuant to section 24-1-114.

(f)

“Industry certification” means a credential awarded by an industry-recognized third party or industry-governing board based on an individual demonstrating by assessment that the individual has acquired the designated knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform a specific occupation or skill. Industry certifications may be time-limited dependent upon the occupation or industry.

(g)

“Local district college” has the same meaning as defined in section 23-71-102 (1).

(h)

“Nondegree credential” means a postsecondary certificate, apprenticeship certificate, professional license, or industry certification.

(i)

“Postsecondary certificate” means a credential awarded by an institution of higher education at an undergraduate level based on completion of all requirements for a program of study, including course work and exams. Postsecondary certificates are not time-limited and do not require renewal. “Postsecondary certificate” does not include a degree and does not include a credential awarded by an institution of higher education after completion of a bachelor’s degree in the same pathway.

(2)

Subject to the appropriation in subsection (6) of this section, the commission shall allocate and disburse funds to community and technical colleges and local district colleges to fund student access to nondegree credential programs.

(3)

The commission shall create a policy concerning the allocation and disbursement of funds. The policy must prioritize funding nondegree credential programs that:

(a)

Are part of an industry-aligned pathway;

(b)

Are associated with industries identified in the most recent Colorado talent report;

(c)

Are stackable in alignment with section 23-5-145.6; and

(d)

Address critical job shortages in Colorado.

(4)

On or before September 1, 2023, each community and technical college or local district college that receives funding pursuant to this section shall submit a report to the department. At a minimum, the report must include data to measure the total number of credentials earned and subsequent placements in jobs that are responsive to workforce demands pursuant to the nondegree credential program. The report must include the data for the state as a whole and for each recipient, in total and disaggregated by race, ethnicity, and gender.

(5)

On or before January 5, 2024, the department shall submit a report to the education committees of the senate and the house of representatives, or any successor committees, regarding the funding allocated and distributed pursuant to this section. At a minimum, the report must summarize the information provided to the department pursuant to subsection (4) of this section.

(6)

For the 2022-23 state fiscal year, the general assembly shall appropriate one million eight hundred thousand dollars to the department for the purposes of this section. The department shall not use more than three percent of the appropriation to administer the requirements of this section.

(7)

This section is repealed, effective July 1, 2024.

Source: Section 23-5-145.7 — Funding for nondegree credential programs - duty - policy - appropriation - report - definitions - repeal, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-23.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

23‑5‑101.5
Enterprise status of auxiliary facilities - definitions 23‑5‑101.7
Enterprise status of institutions of higher education 23‑5‑102
Funding for auxiliary facilities - institutions of higher education - loans - bonds 23‑5‑103
Pledge of income 23‑5‑104
No property lien 23‑5‑105
Tax exemption 23‑5‑105.5
State board for community colleges and occupational education - authority to create financial obligations 23‑5‑106
Authority of governing boards - general - health-care insurance - contracts of indemnity 23‑5‑106.5
Authority of governing boards - student applications - criminal and disciplinary history inquiry - exceptions - definitions 23‑5‑107
Authority of governing boards - parking 23‑5‑108
Governing boards authorized to cede jurisdiction for enforcement of traffic laws 23‑5‑109
Identification - suicide and crisis prevention - rules 23‑5‑110
Medical personnel 23‑5‑112
Gifts and bequests to institutions of higher education - venture development investment funds 23‑5‑113
Collection of loans and outstanding obligations - state educational institutions 23‑5‑113.5
Prohibition on withholding transcripts and diplomas - postsecondary institution - remedy - definitions 23‑5‑114
National direct student loans - authority to separately collect advances 23‑5‑115
Loans or outstanding obligations offset 23‑5‑116
Governing boards - authority to provide out-of-state courses 23‑5‑117
Governing boards - delegation of personnel power 23‑5‑118
Selective service registration information 23‑5‑119.5
Student fees - legislative declaration - definitions - institutional plans - fee information - reporting 23‑5‑120
Student fees - deposit - interest 23‑5‑121
Governing boards - authority to establish nonprofit corporations for developing discoveries and technology 23‑5‑122
Intrainstitutional and intrasystem transfers - course scheduling 23‑5‑123
Sabbatical leave - policy - production of records - legislative declaration - definition 23‑5‑124
Student enrollment - prohibition - public peace and order convictions - definitions 23‑5‑125
Campus sex offender information 23‑5‑126
Governing boards - anti-terrorism measures 23‑5‑127
Unique student identifying number - social security number - prohibition 23‑5‑128
Meningococcal disease - information - immunity - definitions 23‑5‑131
Governing boards - tuition - fixed rate contract - definitions 23‑5‑132
Governing boards - travel policies - exemption from state travel rules 23‑5‑134
Appointments to governing boards - considerations 23‑5‑136
Governing boards - online textbook program 23‑5‑137
Loan repayment assistance - legislative declaration - definitions 23‑5‑138
Textbooks - academic freedom - definitions 23‑5‑139
Higher education revenue bond intercept program - definitions 23‑5‑140
Lifesaving school safety information - legislative declaration - definitions 23‑5‑140.5
Employee information - student loan repayment and forgiveness programs 23‑5‑140.7
Calculation of full-time employment of teachers for purposes of the federal public loan forgiveness program - definitions 23‑5‑141
Campus police information sharing - legislative declaration - definitions 23‑5‑142
Institution law enforcement agencies to provide identification cards to retired peace officers upon request - definitions 23‑5‑143
Sexual assault victim care - memorandum of understanding - training - definitions 23‑5‑144
Students’ right to speak in a public forum - legislative declaration - violations - court actions - free speech zones - definitions 23‑5‑145
Credit for military education and training - policy - definition 23‑5‑145.5
Credit for work-related experience - plan - report - definitions - repeal 23‑5‑145.6
Opportunities for credential attainment - fund - report - definitions - repeal 23‑5‑145.7
Funding for nondegree credential programs - duty - policy - appropriation - report - definitions - repeal 23‑5‑146
Sexual misconduct - policies - confidential resources - training - reports - definitions 23‑5‑147
Sexual misconduct advisory committee - membership - duties - report - legislative declaration - definitions 23‑5‑148
Dental therapy training programs - authorization to grant advanced standing - definition 23‑5‑149
Epinephrine auto-injectors at institutions of higher education - immunity - short title
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 23-5-145.7’s source at colorado​.gov