(1) Every blind and every deaf citizen of the state of Colorado under twenty-one years of age is eligible to receive an education in the school, unless such person has a physical or mental condition which would render his or her instruction impractical, if such person meets enrollment criteria established by the board of trustees. Qualified applicants, who meet the enrollment criteria, shall be admitted at the request of either the applicant's school district of residence, parent, or guardian.
(2) All applicants above the age of twenty-one years may be admitted at the option of the board of trustees. For purposes of federal law, persons may be admitted pursuant to this section and qualify for federal educational assistance. The school may provide adult educational services and receive such federal moneys as are allowed under federal law.
Source: L. 77: Entire article added, p. 1092, § 2, effective July 1. L. 91: Entire section amended, p. 526, § 4, effective April 17. L. 2003: Entire section amended, p. 1584, § 11, effective July 1, 2004.