C.R.S. Section 24-1-115
Department of education

  • creation

(1)

There is hereby created a department of education, the head of which shall be the commissioner of education, who shall be appointed by the state board of education.

(2)

The state board of education, created in part 1 of article 2 of title 22, is a
type 1
entity, as defined in section 24-1-105, and exercises its powers and performs its duties and functions under the department of education, subject to the state constitution.

(3)

The state department of education and the office of the commissioner of education, created in part 1 of article 2 of title 22, are
type 2
entities, as defined in section 24-1-105, and exercise their powers and perform their duties and functions under the department of education, subject to the state constitution.

(4)

The department of education includes the state library, the ex officio head of which is the commissioner of education. The state library, created in article 90 of this title 24, is a
type 2
entity, as defined in section 24-1-105, and exercises its powers and performs its duties and functions under the department of education as a division thereof, the commissioner of education, and the state board of education.

(5)

The powers, duties, and functions of the department of education and the state board of education include the powers, duties, and functions of the state board of teacher certification, created in article 1 of chapter 123, C.R.S. 1963, and the state board of teacher certification is abolished.

(6)

Repealed.
(7)(Deleted by amendment, L. 2003, p. 1586, § 19, effective July 1, 2004.)(8) The department of education includes the Colorado school for the deaf and the blind, as provided for in article 80 of title 22, and the board of trustees of the Colorado school for the deaf and the blind, created in section 22-80-103. The Colorado school for the deaf and the blind and the board of trustees of the Colorado school for the deaf and the blind are
type 1
entities, as defined in section 24-1-105, and exercise their powers and perform their duties and functions under the department of education.

(9)

The department of education includes the state charter school institute established in section 22-30.5-503. The state charter school institute is a
type 1
entity, as defined in section 24-1-105, and exercises its powers and performs its duties and functions under the department of education.

(10)

The department of education includes the division of online learning and the office of the director of the division established in section 22-30.7-103. The division of online learning and the office of the director of the division are
type 2
entities, as defined in section 24-1-105, and exercise their powers and perform their duties and functions under the department, the commissioner of education, and the state board of education.

(11)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

The department of education includes the division of public school capital construction assistance and the director of the division established in section 22-43.7-105. The division of public school capital construction and the director of the division are
type 2
entities, as defined in section 24-1-105, and exercise their powers and perform their duties and functions under the department of education.

(b)

The department of education includes the public school capital construction assistance board established in section 22-43.7-106. The public school capital construction assistance board is a
type 1
entity, as defined in section 24-1-105, and exercises its powers and performs its duties and functions under the department of education.

(12)

The department of education includes the office of facility schools and the office of the director of the office of facility schools established in section 22-2-403. The office of facility schools and the office of the director of the facility schools unit are
type 2
entities, as defined in section 24-1-105, and exercise their powers and perform their duties and functions under the department, the commissioner of education, and the state board of education.

(13)

The department of education includes the facility schools board established in section 22-2-404. The facility schools board is a
type 1
entity, as defined in section 24-1-105, and exercises its powers and performs its duties and functions under the department of education.

(14)

The department of education includes the Colorado state advisory council for parent involvement in education created in section 22-7-303. The Colorado state advisory council for parent involvement in education is a
type 2
entity, as defined in section 24-1-105, and exercises its powers and performs its duties and functions under the department of education, the commissioner of education, and the state board of education.

(15)

The department of education includes the office of dropout prevention and student re-engagement and the director of the office, established in section 22-14-103. The office of dropout prevention and student re-engagement and the director of the office are
type 2
entities, as defined in section 24-1-105, and exercise their powers and perform their duties and functions under the department of education, the commissioner of education, and the state board of education.

(16)

The department of education includes the concurrent enrollment advisory board created in section 22-35-107. The concurrent enrollment advisory board is a
type 2
entity, as defined in section 24-1-105, and exercises its powers and performs its duties and functions under the department of education, the commissioner of education, and the state board.

Source: Section 24-1-115 — Department of education - creation, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-24.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

24‑1‑101
Legislative declaration 24‑1‑102
Short title 24‑1‑103
Head of department defined 24‑1‑104.1
State education standards review - review committees convened by department of education - youth participation - definition 24‑1‑105
Types of entities defined - creation of new entities - transfers of existing entities 24‑1‑106
Agencies not enumerated - continuation 24‑1‑107
Internal organization of department - allocation and reallocation of powers, duties, and functions - limitations 24‑1‑107.5
Nonprofit entities created or supported by state agencies and state-level authorities - requirements - legislative declaration 24‑1‑108
Appointment of officers and employees - repeal 24‑1‑109
Office of the governor 24‑1‑110
Principal departments 24‑1‑111
Department of state - creation 24‑1‑112
Department of the treasury - creation 24‑1‑113
Department of law - creation 24‑1‑114
Department of higher education - creation 24‑1‑115
Department of education - creation 24‑1‑117
Department of revenue - creation 24‑1‑119
Department of public health and environment - creation 24‑1‑119.5
Department of health care policy and financing - creation 24‑1‑120
Department of human services - creation 24‑1‑120.5
Department of early childhood - creation 24‑1‑121
Department of labor and employment - creation 24‑1‑122
Department of regulatory agencies - creation 24‑1‑123
Department of agriculture - creation 24‑1‑124
Department of natural resources - creation - divisions 24‑1‑125
Department of local affairs - creation 24‑1‑127
Department of military and veterans affairs - creation 24‑1‑128
Department of personnel - creation 24‑1‑128.5
Department of corrections - creation 24‑1‑128.6
Department of public safety - creation 24‑1‑128.7
Department of transportation - creation 24‑1‑130
Actions, suits, or proceedings not to abate by reorganization - maintenance by or against successors 24‑1‑131
Rules, regulations, and orders adopted prior to article - continuation 24‑1‑132
Transfer of officers and employees 24‑1‑133
Transfer of property and records 24‑1‑134
Subsequent powers and functions - assignment 24‑1‑135
Effect of congressional redistricting on boards and commissions - definition 24‑1‑135.5
Boards and commissions - definitions 24‑1‑136
“Information Coordination Act” - policy - functions of the heads of principal departments 24‑1‑136.5
Long-range planning for capital construction, controlled maintenance, capital renewal - policy - heads of principal departments 24‑1‑138
Mandatory donation of services prohibited
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 24-1-115’s source at colorado​.gov