Colorado Revised Statutes Title 22. Education § 22-2-102. Definitions

(1) “Commissioner of education” or “commissioner” means the office of the commissioner of education created and existing pursuant to section 1 of article IX of the state constitution.

(2) “Department of education” or “department” means the department of education created and existing pursuant to section 24-1-115, C.R.S.

(3) “Nonpublic school” means a school organized and maintained by a recognized religious or independent association performing an academic function.

(4) “Public school” means a school maintained and operated by a school district.

(4.5) “Pupil enrollment count day” has the same meaning as set forth in section 22-54-103(10.5).

(5) “State board of education” or “state board” means the state board of education created and existing pursuant to section 1 of article IX of the state constitution.