As used in this part 1, unless the context otherwise requires:
"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.
"Department of education" or "department" means the department of education created and existing pursuant to section 24-1-115, C.R.S.
"Nonpublic school" means a school organized and maintained by a recognized religious or independent association performing an academic function.
"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 22-54103 (10.5).
"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.
Source: L. 64: R&RE, p. 528, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 123-1-2. L. 75: (4) amended, p. 786, § 3, effective July 1. L. 2012: (4.5) added, (HB 12-1090), ch. 44, p. 149, § 2, effective March 22.