C.R.S. Section 26.5-3-204
Colorado child abuse prevention board

  • creation
  • members
  • terms
  • vacancies
  • reimbursement for expenses

(1)

The Colorado child abuse prevention board is transferred to the department of early childhood from the department of human services. The board shall exercise its powers and duties as if transferred by a
type 2
transfer. Persons appointed to the board continue serving until completion of their terms and may be reappointed as provided in this section.

(2)

The board consists of nineteen members, with a consideration for geographic diversity, as follows:

(a)

One person from the department of human services’ division of child welfare, appointed by the executive director of the department of human services;

(b)

The executive director of the department of early childhood or the executive director’s designee;

(c)

The executive director of the department of public health and environment or the executive director’s designee;

(d)

The commissioner of education or the commissioner’s designee;

(e)

Two persons appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate who are knowledgeable in the area of child abuse prevention and represent some of the following areas: Law enforcement, medicine, law, business, public policy, mental health, intimate partner violence, early childhood education, elementary and secondary education, reducing poverty and helping families gain economic stability, the connection between housing instability and trauma, higher education, research and program evaluation, and social work. In making appointments to the board, the governor is encouraged to include representation by at least one member who is a person with a disability, as defined in section 24-34-301, a family member of a person with a disability, or a member of an advocacy group for persons with disabilities, so long as the other requirements of this subsection (2)(e) are met.

(f)

The executive director of the department of health care policy and financing or the executive director’s designee;

(g)

The executive director of the department of local affairs or the executive director’s designee;

(h)

The child protection ombudsman, as appointed pursuant to section 19-3.3-102;

(i)

Four appointees who represent county leadership, as either a county commissioner or a director of public health or of human or social services, as designated by statewide organizations representing county commissioners, human services directors, and public health officials, three of whom must have expertise in human services or child welfare practice;

(j)

Three members appointed by the executive director of the department. Such appointees must be community members with lived experience that may include childhood history of adverse childhood experiences or experience participating in prevention, parenting, or family strengthening programs. One of the three appointees must be a parent.

(k)

One member who is a member of the senate and who is appointed by the president of the senate and one member who is a member of the house of representatives and who is appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.

(l)

The commissioner of the behavioral health administration, created in section 27-50-102, or the commissioner’s designee.

(3)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

Each appointed member of the board serves a term of three years.

(b)

The original appointing entity shall fill a vacancy on the board for the balance of the board member’s unexpired term.

(c)

A board member, whether original or otherwise, may not serve more than two consecutive terms.

(4)

The board shall meet regularly and adopt its own rules of procedure.

(5)

Members are entitled to reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.

Source: Section 26.5-3-204 — Colorado child abuse prevention board - creation - members - terms - vacancies - reimbursement for expenses, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-26.­5.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

26.5‑3‑101
Legislative declaration
26.5‑3‑102
Definitions
26.5‑3‑103
Program created - repeal
26.5‑3‑104
Selection of centers - grants
26.5‑3‑201
Short title
26.5‑3‑202
Legislative declaration
26.5‑3‑203
Definitions
26.5‑3‑204
Colorado child abuse prevention board - creation - members - terms - vacancies - reimbursement for expenses
26.5‑3‑205
Powers and duties of the board
26.5‑3‑206
Colorado child abuse prevention trust fund - creation - source of funds
26.5‑3‑207
Disbursement of grants from the trust fund - restrictions
26.5‑3‑208
Report - repeal of part
26.5‑3‑301
Definitions
26.5‑3‑302
Child care services and substance use disorder treatment pilot program - created - purposes - eligibility - evaluation - funding - rules
26.5‑3‑303
Repeal of part
26.5‑3‑401
Legislative declaration
26.5‑3‑402
Definitions - repeal
26.5‑3‑403
Early intervention services - administration - duties of department - rules - repeal
26.5‑3‑404
Child find - responsibilities - interagency operating agreements
26.5‑3‑405
Authorized services - conditions of funding - purchases of services - rules - repeal
26.5‑3‑406
Coordinated system of payment for early intervention services - duties of departments - repeal
26.5‑3‑407
Cooperation among state agencies - implementing coordinated payment system - revisions to rules
26.5‑3‑408
Certified early intervention service brokers - duties - payment for early intervention services - fees - repeal
26.5‑3‑409
Payment from private health insurance for early intervention services - trust fund
26.5‑3‑410
Annual report - cooperation from certified early intervention service brokers and qualified providers
26.5‑3‑501
Short title
26.5‑3‑502
Legislative declaration
26.5‑3‑503
Definitions
26.5‑3‑504
Nurse home visitor program - created - rules
26.5‑3‑505
Health sciences facility - duties
26.5‑3‑506
Program applications - requirements
26.5‑3‑507
Selection of entities to administer the program - grants - nurse home visitor program fund - created
26.5‑3‑508
Annual program review - audit
26.5‑3‑601
Legislative declaration
26.5‑3‑602
Definitions
26.5‑3‑603
Social-emotional learning programs grant program - created - implementation partner - application - selection - funding - rules
26.5‑3‑701
Definitions
26.5‑3‑702
Early childhood mental health consultation - statewide program - creation - purpose - rules
26.5‑3‑703
Model of early childhood mental health consultation - standards and guidelines - qualifications
26.5‑3‑704
Statewide professional development plan for early childhood mental health consultants
26.5‑3‑705
Statewide qualifications and competencies for early childhood mental health consultants
26.5‑3‑706
Data collection - reporting
26.5‑3‑707
Funding support
26.5‑3‑801
Legislative declaration
26.5‑3‑802
Child care sustainability grant program - created - timeline and criteria - grant awards - funding - definitions
26.5‑3‑803
Emerging and expanding child care grant program - created - timeline and criteria - grant awards - funding - definitions - repeal
26.5‑3‑804
Employer-based child care facility grant program - created - timeline and criteria - eligibility - grant awards - reports - funding - definitions - repeal
26.5‑3‑805
Early care and education recruitment and retention grant and scholarship program - created - criteria and eligibility - grant and scholarship awards - reports - funding - rules - definitions - repeal
26.5‑3‑806
Child care teacher salary grant program - created - timeline - criteria and eligibility - grant awards - reports - definitions
26.5‑3‑807
Community innovation and resilience for care and learning equity (CIRCLE) grant program - created - criteria - definitions
26.5‑3‑808
Family, friend, and neighbor support programs - advisory group - training and support program - funding - definitions - repeal
26.5‑3‑901
Legislative declaration
26.5‑3‑902
Definition
26.5‑3‑903
Family-strengthening grant programs - authorized requirements - implementation partner - rules
26.5‑3‑904
Home visiting grant program - authorized requirements - implementation partner - rules - definition - repeal
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