(1) In accordance with the state plans for occupational education that the state board for community colleges and occupational education adopts pursuant to section 23-60-304, C.R.S., the department shall issue authorizations to teachers of occupational subjects, teacher-trainers, supervisors, directors, occupational counseling specialists, and others who have responsibilities in connection with occupational education at the secondary level. Before issuing an authorization pursuant to this section, the department shall determine that the person applying for the authorization meets the minimum qualifications that the state board for community colleges and occupational education establishes pursuant to section 23-60-304 (3)(a), C.R.S. A person who is required by law to obtain an educator license or authorization pursuant to article 60.5 of this title may obtain a career and technical education authorization pursuant to section 22-60.5-111 (9) rather than an authorization pursuant to this section.
(Deleted by amendment, L. 2015.)
The state board of education shall promulgate such rules as may be necessary toimplement this section. At a minimum, the rules must establish the amount of and procedures for the department to collect a fee for issuing an authorization pursuant to this section and section 22-60.5-112.
Source: L. 2008: Entire section added, p. 909, § 1, effective May 20. L. 2015: Entire section amended, (HB 15-1170), ch. 224, p. 823, § 4, effective May 26.