C.R.S.
Section 24-48.5-403
Definitions
(1)
“American Rescue Plan Act of 2021” means the federal “American Rescue Plan Act of 2021”, Pub.L. 117-2, as the act may be subsequently amended.(2)
“Applicant” means a collaboration of entities that:(a)
Includes industry and educational entities and may also include local governments, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit and for-profit entities and organizations; and(b)
Applies for a grant from the grant program.(3)
“COVID-19” means the coronavirus disease caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, also known as SARS-CoV-2.(4)
“Departments” means:(a)
The department of labor and employment created in section 24-1-121;(b)
The department of higher education created in section 24-1-114; and(c)
The department of education created in section 24-1-115.(5)
“Evidence-based” means that an initiative is either:(a)
A proven program or practice, as defined in section 2-3-210 (2)(d); or(b)
An evidence-informed program or practice, as defined in section 2-3-210 (2)(a).(6)
“Fund” means the regional talent development initiative grant program fund created in section 24-48.5-406.(7)
“Grant program” means the regional talent development initiative grant program created in section 24-48.5-405.(8)
“Intermediary” means:(a)
A nonprofit entity that has a proven record of connecting education providers, employers, or other civic organizations to develop career pathways and address workforce development needs; or(b)
A post-secondary education provider that addresses economic and workforce development needs.(9)
“Office” means the Colorado office of economic development created in section 24-48.5-101.(10)
“Program administrator” means:(a)
The office;(b)
A state agency designated pursuant to section 24-48.5-405 (1)(a)(II)(B); or(c)
One or more third parties with whom the office contracts pursuant to section 24-48.5-405 (1)(a)(II)(B).(11)
“Selection committee” means the selection committee appointed pursuant to section 24-48.5-405 (5) to review and make recommendations on grant applications.(12)
“Steering committee” means the steering committee established pursuant to section 24-48.5-404.(13)
“Third-party administrator” means one or more third parties with whom the office contracts pursuant to section 24-48.5-405 (1)(a) to serve as the program administrator.
Source:
Section 24-48.5-403 — Definitions, https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-24.pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).
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